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.
“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.
The UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program offers a complete approach to managing all aspects of a concussion.
Our experts:
To schedule an appointment with one of our concussion experts or for more information about our program, call 412-432-3681.
UPMC Rooney Sports Complex 3200 South Water St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203 |
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex 8000 Cranberry Springs Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 |
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.