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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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    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

    Learn about one man's recovery from multiple ACL injuries
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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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

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

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

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

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

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

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

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

    How to talk to your doctor about heart-related symptoms
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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 Mondays Learn More

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

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

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

    Learn about football diets by position.
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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 from our experts. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

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

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

    Learn more about soccer injuries
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    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

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