UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

With more young people playing contact sports, the concussion rates among student-athletes continue to rise.

According to our research, 5 to 8 percent of high school football players will suffer a concussion this year.

Experts in Managing Concussions at All Levels

“A well-managed concussion is the best form of prevention.”
Dr. Michael “Micky” Collins, executive director, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.

Our knowledge about concussion has grown since we began treating patients in 2000. And, so have our services for treating it in athletes and non-athletes alike.

Why Choose UPMC for Concussion Care?

The UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program offers a complete approach to managing all aspects of a concussion.

Our experts:

• Assess, manage, and treat concussions in people of all ages based on years of research.
• Conduct baseline and post-concussion testing using ImPACT^® and Pediatric ImPACT^® — FDA approved tools that we helped pioneer — as well as a wide range of other tests.
• Continue to set care standards through concussion management and return-to-play protocols adopted by other centers throughout the U.S.

Contact the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

To schedule an appointment with one of our concussion experts or for more information about our program, call 412-432-3681.

Program locations

UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program Fellowship Opportunities

The UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program includes seven attending clinical neuropsychologists who work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat concussions. This team includes primary care sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurovestibular rehabilitation, neurosurgery, neuro-radiology, behavioral neuro-optometry, and physical therapy, including both musculoskeletal evaluations and sport-specific exertion therapy.

Learn more about Concussion Program Fellowship Opportunities.