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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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

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
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
Article - 32 Second Read

Concussion Risks at the Pool or Beach

July 14, 2016

Learn more about the concussion risks associated with trips to the pool or to the beach. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion prevention
Article - 2 Minute Read

Concussion: Words to Know

June 15, 2016

Learn more about relevant concussion terminology to make the most out of your treatment. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: glossary, Jill Henley, Paul Cohen, vocabulary
Article - 54 Second Read

Facts About Concussion and Depression

April 4, 2016

Learn about the overlap between depression symptoms and concussion symptoms from the UPMC Concussion Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, depression, infographic, symptoms
Article - 49 Second Read

The Facts About Concussions and Young Children

March 21, 2016

In toddlers and young children who don???t have the verbal skills of an adult, information to diagnose a concussion can be difficult to obtain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: children, concussion, infographic, symptoms