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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

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
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

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
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

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
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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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

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
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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Melissa’s Recovery from Concussion

June 29, 2017

One in ten high school athletes in the United States who play contact sports will suffer a concussion each year they play. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion evaluation, concussion recovery, soccer
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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

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, Concussion Athlete, concussion sports
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A New Look at Concussion Recovery: Jarrod’s Story

April 26, 2017

Learn how vestibular and ocular therapy helped one Pittsburgh-area hockey player recover from concussion and get back on the rink. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion treatment, hockey, sports injuries
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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

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