Concussion Information and Articles

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Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Concussions

November 20, 2020

Every concussion is different and so is every recovery. Here are some common questions to ask your doctor about your individual concussion and recovery. Read More

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Debunking the Top Concussion Myths

November 10, 2020

Every new season of contact sports brings with it the risk of concussion. Find out the top concussion myths and the facts that debunk them. Read More

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Sidelined By Concussion: Rethinking The Restful Approach To Recovery

December 27, 2019

While rest and refraining from activities may be part of the equation, we know that the best form of recovery is active treatment. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: brain injury, concussion, concussion 101, concussion management, depression, mood, neuromythology, patience, rest, sleep
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Recovering from a Concussion? Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol — and Yes, Illicit Drugs!

September 17, 2018

If you have a concussion, drinking caffeine or alcohol, or using illicit drugs, can play havoc with your recovery. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: alcohol, caffeine, concussion, concussion recovery
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After a Concussion – The Value of Returning to Work

August 30, 2018

Returning to work after a concussion can help patients "retrain" their vestibular systems, which helps restore cognitive abilities. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Concussions in The Elderly

June 18, 2018

Concussions aren’t limited by age. Increasingly, older adults and the elderly are being diagnosed with concussions — typically due to falls. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion 101, concussion elderly, concussion symptoms elderly, concussion treatment
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Concussion Care: Do Supplements and Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Help — Or Hurt?

March 16, 2018

Learn which supplements and over-the-counter pain relievers can help or hinder your concussion recovery process from the UPMC Sports Medicine program. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion 101, concussion recovery, concussion symptoms, concussion treatment, creatine, fish oil, headache, headaches, pain, pain medicine, pain relief, resveratrol, sufrinko, supplements, tumeric, vitamins
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Understanding A Mood/Anxiety Concussion

February 28, 2018

If you suffer a mood/anxiety concussion, excessive worrying may seem to take over your life. Learn more about this type of concussion with our infographic. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: anxiety, concussion, concussion symptoms, concussion treatment, infographic, mood, sleep, worry
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Concussion Risk Factors: Delaying the Road to Recovery

February 21, 2018

Learn about some pre-existing conditions that can increase the chances of sustaining a concussion or having a longer recovery. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion recovery, Concussion Risk Factor, concussion video, migraine, motion sickness, UPMC