Sadly, many young athletes, especially those in contact sports, experience a head injury at some point during their career. And, as the term “young athlete” implies, it is often sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, the first concussion may occur early on, but it won’t be the last time they are left feeling dizzy, confused or hurt.
Dr. James Hahn, a pediatric sports medicine specialist with St. Elizabeth Physicians, explains in the video below which signs to look for if you believe your young star has a concussion, and steps you, as a parent, can take to insure the safety of your son or daughter. These tips are especially prevalent as fall sports kick off over the next several weeks.
