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Sidelined By Concussion: Rethinking The Restful Approach To Recovery
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
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Recovering from a Concussion? Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol — and Yes, Illicit Drugs!
If you have a concussion, drinking caffeine or alcohol, or using illicit drugs, can play havoc with your recovery.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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After a Concussion – The Value of Returning to Work
Returning to work after a concussion can help patients "retrain" their vestibular systems, which helps restore cognitive abilities.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Concussions in The Elderly
Most people know about concussions in athletes, active children and young adults. But concussions aren’t limited by age or physical activity. Increasingly, older adults are being diagnosed with concussions and other brain injuries — typically due to falls.Watch Now
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Concussion Care: Do Supplements and Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Help — Or Hurt?
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
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Understanding A Mood/Anxiety Concussion
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
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Video
Concussion Risk Factors: Delaying the Road to Recovery
Learn about some pre-existing conditions that can increase the chances of sustaining a concussion or having a longer recovery.Watch Now
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Match Concussion Trajectories and Triggers
Learn more about the basic symptoms of the six different types of concussion in this video and infographic from the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.Watch Now
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What are Concussion Goggles?
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
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
