Children's Hospital Program

Children's Mercy Sports Medicine Center - Concussion Treatment

📍 Kansas City, Missouri · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-11

About

The Children's Mercy Sports Medicine Center provides concussion care for high school and junior high student-athletes, delivered by board-certified sports medicine physicians with pediatric training. First-visit evaluation includes balance, vision, and computerized neurocognitive testing, followed by a graduated five- to six-step return-to-play plan and a structured return-to-learn program with academic accommodations. Pediatric physical therapists and athletic trainers guide vestibular and neck therapy, with neurology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation medicine, and neurosurgery available if needed.

Services

Vestibular/BalanceVision/Neuro-OptometryNeuropsychology/CognitivePhysical TherapyReturn to Play/Learn

Clinical focus areas

Pediatric ConcussionSports ConcussionReturn to PlayReturn to LearnBaseline TestingVestibular Rehab

Details

Provider typeChildren's Hospital Program
SpecialtyPediatric Sports Medicine
Health systemChildren's Mercy
ServesAthletes/Sports, Pediatric/Youth

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