PEDIATRIC SPORTS SPECIFIC RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINES FOLLOWING CONCUSSION

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

David M. Popoli¹  Thomas G. Burns¹  Keith H. May¹  David L. Marshall¹  John A. Polikandriotis¹ 

[1] Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA

关键词: Concussion;    pediatric;    return to play guidelines;    sports;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: American Physical Therapy Association

【 摘 要 】

In 2010, the American Academy of Pediatrics officially adopted the recommended return to play guidelines proposed by the International Conference on Concussion in Sport. The guidelines include a six‐step process that provides structure to guide an athlete who is recovering from a concussion in a gradual return to play (RTP) by allowing participation in increasingly difficult physical activities. Unfortunately, the guidelines fail to take into account the variability that occurs within different sports and the resulting challenges medical professionals face in making sure each athlete is able to withstand the rigors of their specific sport, without return of symptoms. Therefore, the purpose of this clinical commentary is to expand upon the current general consensus guidelines for treatment of concussed pediatric athletes and provide sport specific RTP guidelines.

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