The lifelong benefits of youth sports include physical fitness and improved psychological and social skills. However, sports related risks, such as sport related concussion (SRC), must be continuously evaluated. The developing brain is uniquely vulnerable to SRC, with potential negative impacts across three fundamental domains: cognition, emotion, and learning. Surprisingly, SRC remains significantly underreported and clinically underestimated. This trend can be reversed through education focused on two critical pillars: early detection and timely reporting. However, the passive transfer of information, where athletes may feel pressured to suppress symptoms, is of limited value. SRC underreporting is heavily influenced by cultural and social factors, peer pressure, and coaching attitudes. While international legislation and guidelines vary, outcomes are optimized when legislative efforts are integrated with rigorous supervision, formal education, and medical infrastructure. The leadership of coaches and health professionals enhances team communication, athlete assertiveness, and reporting rates. In the absence of healthcare professionals, adults managing a suspected SRC should immediately remove the athlete from play and utilize the Concussion Recognition Tool 6 (CRT6) for assessment. Ultimately, effective pediatric SRC prevention requires a holistic strategy encompassing education, validated guidelines, medical support, and safety culture.
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Baltar Yanes F, Vidarte FP, Rivandeneira-Limongi A, Piccardo P, Torres A. (2026). Improving concussion recognition in youth sports: the role of parents, coaches, and community education.. Seminars in pediatric neurology.
DOI: 10.1016/j.spen.2026.101293 ↗
PMID: 42264873 ↗
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Baltar Yanes F, Vidarte FP, Rivandeneira-Limongi A, Piccardo P, Torres A. (2026). Improving concussion recognition in youth sports: the role of parents, coaches, and community education.. Seminars in pediatric neurology.
DOI: 10.1016/j.spen.2026.101293 ↗
PMID: 42264873 ↗
Acceso al paper: Ver completo ↗
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