Concussion-Like Symptoms in Child and Youth Athletes at Baseline: What Is 'Typical''?

摘要

Context: After a concussion, guidelines emphasize that an athlete should be asymptomatic before starting a return-to-play protocol. However, many concussion symptoms are nonspecific and may be present in individuals without concussion. Limited evidence exists regarding the presence of "typical'' or preinjury (baseline) symptoms in child and youth athletes.