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Concussion Game Plan

August 28, 2015

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of concussions and the importance of successfully assessing and managing the injury.Read More

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

Tagged with: brain, Coach Category 2, concussion, concussion symptoms, football, infographic, invisible injury, Loss of consciousness, skull, symptoms

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Concussion Facts & Statistics

July 14, 2015

Discover concussion facts and statistics in this infographic by the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.Read More

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Tagged with: athlete, concussion, concussion facts, football, head injury, infographic, statistics

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Preventing Playground Head Injuries

June 15, 2015

Concussion symptoms in younger children present differently. Learn more from the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.Read More

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Tagged with: children, concussion, concussion management, head injury, pediatrics, playground, slides

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Soccer Concussion Injuries

May 27, 2015

Soccer is generally a safe sport, but injuries can still happen. Learn ways to minimize the risk and effects of concussions sustained in soccer.Read More

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

Tagged with: Coach Category 3, concussion, concussion evaluation, concussion treatment, head injury, soccer

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Mike McDade, Professional Motocross Athlete, Tours UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

April 30, 2015

Take a tour of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program with Mike McDade, a professional motocross athlete, and learn more about concussion evaluation.Watch Now

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

Tagged with: baseline testing, concussion, concussion symptoms, motocross, vestibular ocular motor screening

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Medical Mondays: Sport Injuries

April 20, 2015

Learn about common sports injuries such as ACL tears, stress fractures, and shin splints in this edition of Medical MondaysLearn More

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Tagged with: acl reconstruction, acl recovery, acl tear, arm injury, baseball, concussion, ice, knee injury, shin splints, sport, sports injuries, sports medicine, stress fractures

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Helmets: Preventing Sports Injuries

March 27, 2015

Learn more about helmets and their role in preventing sports injuries in this infographic from UPMC Sports Medicine.Read More

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

Tagged with: baseball, concussion, football, helmet, hockey, nascar, racing, sports

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Athletic Trainers and Their Role in the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

March 2, 2015

Learn about athletic trainers and their role at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.Read More

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Tagged with: athletic trainer, baseline testing, Coach Category 2, concussion, ImPact Baseline Testing

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Can Concussions Impact Memory or Intelligence?

December 4, 2014

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the impact of a concussion on an individual's short-term and long-term memory, as well as intelligence.Read More

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Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: concussion, concussion myths, head injury, Jonathan French PsyD, sports medicine, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program