Keywords: concussion recovery, screen time, pediatric concussion Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that moderate screen time might be better for concussion recovery than no screen time at all. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that about 141 minutes of screen time each day for the first […]
Tag: Paediatrics
Exercise in children and adolescents with cancer: what does the evidence really say?
Key words: Paediatric oncology; Exercise; Supportive care. Why is this study important? For a long time, there has been uncertainty about the role of exercise in paediatric oncology. On the one hand, we know that physical activity is beneficial in almost all populations we study. On the other hand, when it comes to children and […]
Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of paediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries: ReFORM Synthesis of the International Olympic Committee Consensus Statement
The number of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions in children continues to rise [1]. Decisions regarding how ACL injuries are managed are complex, involve shared decision-making with children and their parents/guardians, and consider the potential long-term impact of the injury and potential treatment interventions. In this blog, we provide a synthesis developed by the ReFORM […]
Fatigue Recovery and Connected Factors Following Paediatric Concussion
Authors: Fabian Fabiano and Vicki Anderson This blog provides a summary of a recent study published in BJSM, which investigated post-concussion fatigue during the first 3 months following injury and explored the factors associated with persisting fatigue [1]. Why is this study important? Fatigue is among the most common and debilitating persisting symptoms following paediatric […]
Paediatric concussion…….must try harder!
By Dr James Thing There has been plenty of discussion lately on the topic of sports concussion and its mismanagement at an elite level. This was most recently and infamously highlighted when Hugo Lloris was allowed to continue playing for Tottenham after a period of clear loss of consciousness following a traumatic collision with an opponent. […]