Concussion

Since 2000, our concussion experts have been creating active, individualized treatment plans for people of all ages and activity levels who have suffered a concussion. Learn more about the six types of concussion, prevention methods, common myths, symptoms, diagnosis, management and treatment options, and more – including why patients travel across the nation and world to the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.

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Are Concussions Common in Volleyball?

October 5, 2017

Despite being a non-contact sport, volleyball players are susceptible to concussions. Learn some ways to stay safe during volleyball season from UPMC.Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: athlete, Concussion Athlete, concussion prevention, concussion sports, infographic, safety, sports, sports concussion, sports injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, Volleyball
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The Importance of Neck Strength

September 20, 2017

Learn why strengthening the neck muscles is part of any concussion rehabilitation plan at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: concussion, Concussion Athlete, concussion recovery, infographic, neck, neck muscles, neck strength, rehabilitation, sports injury, training
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After Concussion, When Can Athletes Return to Play?

June 14, 2017

View our infographic detailing important return to play decisions regarding when athletes can return from a concussion.Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: concussion, Concussion Athlete, concussion sports
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Concussion Sideline Card

April 19, 2017

Our concussion sideline card can help you recognize signs and symptoms of a concussion. Always consult a physician following a suspected concussion.Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: concussion, sports concussion
Videos

Rethinking Concussions with Hannah Storm

April 7, 2017

Watch as UPMC patients and their families discuss their concussion experiences with ESPN's Hannah Storm and Dale Earnhardt Jr.Watch Now

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Categorized as: Concussion, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: concussion, dale earnhardt jr, espn, hannah storm, patient story
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Facts About Cheerleading and Concussion

January 18, 2017

Cheering your team to victory is usually a harmless activity. However, when a pyramid collapses or a stunt goes awry, concussions can occur.Did you know most cheerleading concussions occur during practice?Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Coach Category 3, concussion, concussion chearleading, concussion injury
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Understanding Concussion Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation

October 25, 2016

This infographic of the clinical trajectories of concussions can be used as a model for understanding concussion assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.Watch Now

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: anxiety, cervical, Coach Category 1, cognitive, concussion, fatigue, migraine, mood, ocular, trajectory, vestibular ocular motor screening
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UPMC Concussion Program Team Approach

October 25, 2016

Learn about the UPMC Concussion Program???s multidisciplinary team approach to concussion care, including assessment and treatment of concussions.Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: concussion, exertional physical therapy, multidisciplinary, neuropsychologists, neuroradiology, neurosurgey, orthopaedic, physical medicine, Primary care, rehabilitation, sports medicine, team approach, vestibular physical therapy
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Baseball and Concussion Safety

October 25, 2016

Learn about concussions from baseball, and read stories from professional players who received care at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: baseball, Coach Category 3, concussion, professional players, sports