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Concussions: Prompt Reporting, Proper Management Keys To Full Recovery
By MeehanWPMD
Created 11/01/2011 - 14:16

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Prompt reporting of concussion symptoms and proper concussion management should allow an athlete to play contact or collision sports as long as they want.  It is athletes who hide symptoms, return to play too soon, or sustain multiple injuries whose careers may be cut short, says concussion expert, Dr. William P. Meehan.

 

 

For the most comprehensive information on concussions on the Internet, click here. [2]

Honest Self-Reporting Of Concussion Symptoms Critical [3]
Gradual Return to Play After Concussions Recommended [4]
Kids in Sports
Source URL: https://www.momsteam.com/health-safety/concussions-prompt-reporting-proper-management-keys-full-recovery

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[2] https://www.momsteam.com/node/305
[3] https://www.momsteam.com/sports/honest-self-reporting-concussions-symptoms-critical-for-athletes
[4] https://www.momsteam.com/health-safety/return-to-play/concussion-return-to-play-step-by-step-approach-recommended