ReThinking Concussions: Hosted by Hannah Storm
UPMC patients, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., joined ESPN’s Hannah Storm to discuss their personal concussion experiences.
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.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Tells His Concussion Story
NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. chose UPMC for concussion care after back-to-back crashes. Dale says, “The best decision I made was to go to UPMC.”
Video: Concussion Symposium 2017
Check out the highlights video from the 2017 Concussion Symposium cohosted by UPMC Sports Medicine and the Pittsburgh Steelers®.
Infographic: After Concussion, When Can Athletes Return to Play?
Read about some important return to play decisions regarding when athletes can return from a concussion.
Steve | Belleville, Ontario
Two years after Steve got concussed, he was still experiencing extreme mental fogginess and crying at unexplained times. He sought help at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
Vestibular Physical Therapy
Our therapists will address symptoms of dizziness and difficulty focusing and maintaining balance.
Infographic: Concussions are Treatable, but How?
Let’s take a look at what symptoms and treatment methods are typically associated with each type of concussion.
Ocular Therapy
Concussions sometimes cause vision problems.
Quiz: Do you know the different types of concussion?
Researchers at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program have identified six primary clinical profiles, or trajectories, that a concussion may take. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the different types of concussion.
Neuropsychologists
Neuropsychologists are part of our staff of experts.
Concussion Sideline Card
Our concussion sideline card can help you recognize signs and symptoms of a concussion.