What Is a Concussion?
Learn more about concussions and our treatment approach.
Patients Travel to Pittsburgh for Concussion Care
The UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program faculty and staff strive to make the treatment process as manageable as possible for all patients, but especially those who are traveling for their care. Discover why patients are traveling to Pittsburgh for concussion care.
Daniel | Gothenburg, Sweden
After a blow to his left temple left him with a concussion, he found himself traveling far for his care.
Karen | Norfolk, Virginia
After sustaining a concussion from a fall down the stairs, Karen worried that she may never be well enough to have fun with her grandchildren again. Learn how Karen overcame her intense symptoms with help from the experts at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
Infographic: Walter’s Concussion Treatment
Learn how the experts at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program helped Walter overcome his concussion symptoms through an individualized treatment plan specific to his condition.
Walter | Toronto, Canada
A family vacation led to Walter experiencing a concussion after bumping his head. Learn how Walter overcame his concussion symptoms with the help of the experts at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
Shelagh | Toronto, Canada
When Shelagh experienced a concussion, she thought she would never teach again. Learn how she got her life back through treatment at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
Emmett | Westerville, Ohio
Emmett experienced a concussion after falling down the stairs. Learn more about his concussion treatment and what inspired him to overcome his condition.
Recovering from a Concussion? Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol — and Yes, Illicit Drugs!
If you have a concussion, drinking caffeine or alcohol, or using illicit drugs, can play havoc with your recovery.
Infographic: After a Concussion – The Value of Returning to Work
For patients who have sustained a concussion, an important part of their treatment plan is often getting back to work. Their return to this routine helps patients “retrain” their vestibular systems, which helps restore cognitive abilities.
ReThink Concussions, ReWrite the Story: World Champion Amanda Kessel
Video: Amanda Kessel’s journey with the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.