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    Concussion Facebook Live with Hannah Storm and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

    April 3, 2017

    Join host Hannah Storm at 12:30 p.m. EST on April 6, when UPMC patients, including Dale Earnhardt, Jr., discuss their personal experiences with concussion. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: concussion, concussion treatment, facebook live, head injury, rehabilitation, rethink concussion

    Facebook Live Discussion with Hannah Storm and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Yes, Concussions Are Treatable. Here’s How.

    March 5, 2017

    A multidisciplinary management approach is needed for patients to achieve optimal recovery from concussion. Learn more about how concussions are treated. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, concussion treatment, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: Coach Category 3, concussion, concussion chearleading, concussion injury

    Learn more about preventing cheerleading injuries
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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

  • Videos

    Recovery from Concussion: Katie’s Story

    November 2, 2016

    Find out how UPMC concussion experts helped one young equestrian rider get back in the saddle. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, injury recovery, rethink concussion, UPMC patient story

    Learn more about Katie's recovery from concussion
  • Video

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    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

    Doctor Counseling Male Patient
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    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

    doctor and elderly cancer patient
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: baseball, Coach Category 3, concussion, professional players, sports

    Tips for making youth sports a positive experience
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Play Safe: Preventing Injuries in Rugby

    September 2, 2016

    Rugby is an intense contact sport, where injuries are common. Most rugby injuries are muscle strains and sprains. Learn more with this injury guide. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: Australia, concussion, Rugby, Rugby Injuries, sprain, strain

    Learn more about how to prevent common rugby injuries
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