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Whether you’re looking to ensure current and new patients understand concussion symptoms and what to do if they think they’ve experienced a concussion to having specific information on hand for patients who are navigating their own concussion journey, these resources will help.

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For your Patients
Youth
Concussion-Related Anxiety Perceptions of Parents of Youth Athletes
Contributors
  • Erica Beidler, PhD, ATC
  • Elizabeth Teel, PhD
  • Ara J. Schmitt, PhD
  • Grace Muccio, BS
  • John H. Holmes, PhD
  • Abigail C. Bretzin, PhD, ATC

This cross-sectional study explored concussion-related anxiety perceptions among parents of youth athletes aged 8 to 14 participating in high-concussion-risk sports (football, soccer, ice hockey, lacrosse) in Pennsylvania and Michigan. A total of 452 parents (60% female) completed a survey adapted from the Perceptions of Concussion Inventory for Athletes, along with demographic questions related to concussion exposure and education. A substantial proportion of parents reported being fearful, upset, worried, and anxious at the thought of their child sustaining a concussion. Parental anxiety around concussion is common and may influence decisions about youth sport participation, potentially contributing to declining enrollment in contact sports. Health care providers, including athletic trainers and pediatricians, should proactively address parental concerns, validate their anxiety, and provide targeted concussion education.
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For your Patients
Finding Support When Concussion Symptoms Persist
By Allison Moir-Smith

Pursuing recovery for long-term concussion symptoms can be incredibly isolating and frustrating. This webinar recording covers the negative physical and emotional consequences of social isolation during prolonged concussion recovery, the positive physical and emotional results of connecting with other concussion survivors in support groups, and more.
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For your Patients
Concussion Awareness Now Resources
By CAN

Concussion Awareness Now (CAN) offers a variety of posters, brochures, infographics, videos and more to educate and raise awareness about concussions.
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