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Introduction

  • Concussions and TBIs are well-known injuries occurring 30-50 million times a year worldwide and are commonly seen in sports.1 The majority of TBIs are mild yet still have the potential to cause lifelong detrimental effects.
  • Short- and long-term complications include difficulty thinking, difficulty concentrating, changes in emotions and personality, decreased memory and sensation, and may lead to depression and dementia.2
  • Especially in children and adolescents who are undergoing brain development.
  • There are no known prophylactic medications, however, some studies have indicated that sympathomimetic drugs, MPH, may be neuroprotective in the setting of TBIs.
  • The purpose of this study is to identify if the use of MPH reduces recovery time when subject to a brain injury.

Publication Date

8-14-2023

Keywords

concussion, TBI, methylphenidate, ADHD, youth athletes

Disciplines

Chemicals and Drugs | Medicine and Health Sciences | Rehabilitation and Therapy | Sports Sciences

Comments

Capstone presentations were completed in partial fulfillment of the Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Thomas Jefferson University.

Document Type

Presentation

Stimulant Medication use in Children/Adolescent Athletes with ADHD Reduce the Recovery Time of Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury

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