Should I get my child a baseline concussion test before they start junior sports?
- Written by Sarah Hellewell, Research Fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, and The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Curtin University
shutterstockDziurek/ShutterstockConcussions can occur in many different ways, but they are more likely to occur when playing fast-paced team sports like Australian football, rugby, netball, hockey and soccer.
Unlike many other injuries, recovery from concussion can look different for everyone.
Factors like age, biological sex and medical history...
Read more: Should I get my child a baseline concussion test before they start junior sports?
