How the NFL Is Informing Care for Kids
Sep 18, 2018
CHOP researchers will take data gleaned from helping pro athletes avoid head injuries to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of concussions in kids.
Our team of pediatric concussion specialists includes clinicians and researchers dedicated to the assessment and treatment of concussions, with a focus on preventing future head injury. We make targeted, personalized care plans for each patient.
Sep 18, 2018
CHOP researchers will take data gleaned from helping pro athletes avoid head injuries to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of concussions in kids.
May 9, 2018
Concussion Care for Kids is a pre-eminent source of information for pediatricians, schools, coaches, families and others, one of many initiatives funded by CHOP's Chair’s Initiatives.
Apr 4, 2018
A new study from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds only 40 percent of concussions are caused by contact sports.
Feb 8, 2022
Don't let an injury spoil your winter fun! Get expert advice on how to protect your family from common winter sports injuries.
Jun 26, 2017
New research from CHOP and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds doctors are more likely to run vision tests and implement Return-to-Learn and Play plans with electronic health tools.
May 15, 2017
A team of researchers from CHOP and Penn are working to enhance the accuracy of sports-related concussion diagnoses and help design better protective equipment.
Jul 18, 2016
Vision problems after a concussion are especially worrisome considering importance of near visual work in an education setting.
May 31, 2016
A joint study from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds the majority of concussions are diagnosed at primary care sites and not in emergency departments.
Mar 15, 2016
Concussions in kids are on the rise in recent years. Get tips for preventing and treating concussions from the experts at CHOP.