Concussions are complex injuries with a wide range of outcomes.
Because every case is different, there is no simple timetable for recovery. Some people recover in days, others require weeks or months and some may endure long-term effects.
Learn more about concussion symptoms and risks.
Any level of a concussion can be a serious medical issue that requires prompt care by a health professional trained in managing concussions.
To avoid repeat injury, it's crucial to manage concussions until complete recovery.
The team at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program is available to assess, manage, and treat concussions in athletes and nonathletes of all ages.
Call 412-432-3681 to schedule an appointment with one of our concussion experts.
According to the statistics collected by the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, concussions that occur in student athletes are common and should always be assessed by a medical professional.