11 Aug Concussion is an injury to the brain caused by either a blow to the head or body. 😳 It may not be a hard hit that causes a concussion. In most cases, the child does not lose consciousness. However, a child’s developing brain 🧠 is more at risk than an adult’s, so parents and caregivers should be aware of the signs of concussion in children.😳😳😳

Signs of concussion may not be obvious. They can be physical such as a headache 🤕 , but may also show in the way the child acts or feels.

Parents should look for the following warning signs of concussion in children:

headache 🤕
sleepiness 😴
feeling like they are in a fog
feeling sick or vomiting 🤮
sensitivity to noise or light
seeming irritable 😠
sleeping more or less than usual 😴
feeling depressed or sad ☹️
feeling dizzy or having problems with balance
unable to think properly or concentrate

The signs of concussion do not necessarily develop right after impact. 😳 Some can take hours or even days to appear. Parents must, therefore, keep a watchful eye 👁 on the child for some time after they hit their head.

The child or teen may not always be aware of their symptoms, 😳 and so adults need to watch for signs that the child may not report.

If you are concerned about your child or if your child has suffered a concussion and needs help to recover from the injury, Ring 📱 My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to book an appointment with one of our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists.