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Teleconcussion care at Children's Health Andrews Institute helps Sawyer get back in the game
In November 2018, Sawyer was excited for her first soccer game back after a 12-week hiatus due to a jaw injury. She had been playing soccer since she was a young child and was thrilled to earn a starting position back after her injury.
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Concussions are a serious matter. While not typically life-threatening, they can have long-term effects on how your child learns, acts and participates in sports. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential to minimize any effects and possibly shorten your child’s recovery.
Children’s Health℠ Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine places a special emphasis on educating patients and the community about the dangers of concussions. Our comprehensive program helps children and teens:
Recover from a concussion
Return to school with learning accommodations, if applicable
Return to sports at the earliest appropriate time