Physical Maturity and Concussion Symptom Duration

Photo: Jalan's Place/Foter

• Male hockey players in earlier pubertal stages, increased risk of prolonged concussion symptoms
• Taking an average of 40% longer to recover as apposed to more physically mature players
• Findings support youth athletic community concerns that adolescents have longer concussion recovery times
• Highlighting need for athletes in these sports to play against against similarly-aged players
• Published online in The Journal of Pediatrics