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Concussions

A concussion is an injury to the brain. Kids don’t have to be knocked out to have a concussion. A fall, a hit to the head or anything that shakes the brain inside the skull can cause this hidden injury. Concussions can be mild or serious. At ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's, we have the skill and technology to diagnose different levels of concussion — and our experts know the right way to help your child’s brain heal. 

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Concussions

Why Choose Us

¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· pediatric concussion experts have years of experience in diagnosing and treating concussions in children and teens. We know what to look for and how to help kids recover. Most kids and teens who follow our guidelines heal within a week or two without lasting health problems. When children need more complex care with longer healing times, we create a specialized team to meet each child’s needs.

In addition to offering a full range of services, therapies and advanced technology, we stay on the leading edge of concussion research. We’re actively involved in studies and clinical trials to look for better ways to diagnose and treat conditions like concussions. And, year after year, many of our physicians are recognized as

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete treatment for concussions in children at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select satellite ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Health locations.

  • Regularly ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country for pediatric orthopedics by (¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, Delaware)
  • Only pediatric rehabilitation program in the greater Philadelphia region accredited by the (CARF)
  • Complete baseline concussion testing, with up to four separate tests (including ImPACT® and NeuroCom®) to check brain function, vision and balance
  • Rehabilitation medicine doctors trained and board certified in both pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) — one of only three in the country offering double board certification
  • Pediatric sports medicine program that focuses on injury rehabilitation, prevention, and performance improvement and features advanced rehab facilities and therapy gyms
  • Indoor water therapy pools
  • Certified occupational and physical therapists
  • Advanced diagnostic services to check for problems like internal bruising or bleeding, including X-rays, computed axial tomography (CAT or CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer concussion treatment at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, FloridaÌý(°¿°ù±ô²¹²Ô»å´Ç).

  • Expert evaluation and treatment, plus baseline concussion testing 
  • Full-service care, starting with evaluation by sports medicine or neurosurgery doctors
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) services, including occupational and physical therapies
  • Advanced radiology (imaging) services, if needed

Northeast Florida

We offer complete concussion treatment at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Health, Jacksonville (in collaboration with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, connected by a walkway.) 

  • Expert evaluation and treatment, plus baseline concussion testing 
  • Full-service care, starting with evaluation by orthopedics or neurology doctors
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation services, including occupational and physical therapies
  • State-of-the-art imaging services, if needed
  • Close academic and clinical affiliations with the and

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