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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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
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Match Concussion Trajectories and Triggers

February 5, 2018

There are six different clinical trajectories, or types, of concussion and each type has specific triggers that bring on symptoms. Learn more. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion triggers, infogaphic
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What are Concussion Goggles?

December 5, 2017

Learn more about how video infrared goggles are used to evaluate both the visual and the vestibular parts of your concussion at UPMC. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion evaluation, concussion treatment, goggles, Screenings, UPMC, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, vestibular
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Q&A: Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Concussion

November 21, 2017

Raymond Pan, MD, discusses panic attacks and anxiety from concussions and answers questions about how these conditions can be treated. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: anxiety, concussion, neuropsychologists, panic, questions, UPMC, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine
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What Are Vestibular Concussions

October 24, 2017

Learn about the causes, triggers, and treatment options of vestibular concussions — which affect balance and spatial orientation — from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion facts, concussion recovery, concussion treatment, concussion triggers, infographic, recovery, therapy, treatment, UPMC, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, vestibular, vestibular physical therapy, vestibular therapy
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Exertion Therapy Q&A with Physical Therapist Tori Kochick

October 24, 2017

Tori Kochick, DPT, answers a few of the most commonly asked questions about exertion therapy. Learn how this treatment option can help concussion recovery. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion recovery, concussion treatment, exertion, exertion therapy, exertional physical therapy, questions, recovery, therapy, treatment, UPMC, 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