Consumer Reports | Sep 21, 2017
Most children who experience a blow to the head that leads to concussion recover well, within a week to two, says Robert Cantu, M.D., clinical professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Boston University Medical School and co-founder of its CTE Center. But what’s the appropriate concussion treatment? Here’s what experts advise if your child or teenager sustains a concussion while playing contact sports such as tackle football, soccer, or hockey.