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PEP Talk - Protecting Your Child From Concussions

Protecting Your Child From Concussions

Mary Vargo, MD and Kermit Fox, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Is your teen an athlete?  Do you worry about sports injuries, especially concussions?  Concussions are caused by a blow to the head, but they do not necessarily involve a loss of consciousness. Join MetroHealth’s Concussion Clinic experts Drs. Vargo and Fox as they discuss the symptoms, tips for prevention and when it is time to be concerned.  Pertinent concussion-related topics will also be reviewed, such as academic accommodations and return-to-play. 

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