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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

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

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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Understanding Rehabilitation for a Brain Injury

January 15, 2017

Sustaining any kind of brain injury is a traumatic time in a person's life. Rehabilitation is the first step in recovering and adjusting to changes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: brain injury, concussion, rehabilitation, stroke

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Concussions: How Knowledgeable Are Americans?

December 4, 2015

How much do you know about concussions? Check out this infographic to find out how your knowledge compares to the general public. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: brain health, brain injury, concussion, rethink concussions, sports medicine

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What Is Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology?

June 10, 2015

Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology currently is at the center of many medical studies as a possible tool for controlling prosthetic devices with... Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: BCI, brain injury, brain-computer interface, rehabilitation, technology

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Adult Epilepsy and Mental Health

June 6, 2015

People with epilepsy tend to have higher rates of autismbeing autistic or having ADHD symptoms or depression than adults without epilepsy. Learn more about these relationships. Learn More

Categorized as: Mental Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, behavioral health, brain injury, depression, epilepsy, epilepsy seizure, medical mondays, mental health, seizures

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Bicycle Helmet Safety Tips and Facts

March 21, 2014

Research shows that wearing a helmet reduces brain injury by 90% while riding a bicycle. Learn more bicycle safety tips to prevent harmful accidents. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Pediatrics

Tagged with: bicycle helmet safety, bicycle safety, bike accident, bike helmet, brain injury, child safety, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Christine Vitale RN MSN, Helmet Fit Test, injury prevention, Jordan Hinds

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Video: Brain Injury Awareness Month

March 5, 2014

As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, learn more about brain injuries and watch a video about the rehabilitation process for traumatic brain injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation

Tagged with: brain, brain injury, brain injury awareness month, Cara Camiolo-Reddy MD, Center for Brain Injury, stroke, TBI, traumatic brain injury, video

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Concussion Myths – Part 1

February 24, 2014

Discover the facts behind common concussion myths and learn how to manage your concussion in this first installment of concussion myths. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: brain injury, concussions, fact or fiction, myths, treatment of concussions, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

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Back from the Brink: Josh’s Trauma Survival Story

February 4, 2014

Watch Josh Roe's trauma survival story and learn how he recovered from a traumatic brain injury to return to school, and also enjoy life with his son. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: brain injury, Josh Roe, life flight, Tammy Barca, trauma, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute