UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

New data says concussions might take longer for high school athletes to heal from than previously thought. UPMC concussion specialist Micky Collins…

After years of controversy surrounding the effects and treatments for concussions and in light of the recent release of the movie, ‘Concussion,’ Energy…

After years of controversy surrounding the effects and treatments for concussions and in light of the recent release of the movie, ‘Concussion,’ Energy…

Conventional wisdom has prescribed prolonged rest for concussions and traumatic brain injuries, but researchers now say such an approach might do more…

Most Penguins’ fans would be aware Sidney Crosby missed 46 games in 2013 due to a concussion, but a recent Harris poll conducted for UPMC found that the…

Each year between 1.7 and 3 million people end up with a sports- and recreation-related concussion in the U.S. That’s according to statistics gathered by…

Before student athletes return to school in the fall they’re required to get physical exams. In recent years, an important part of the athlete’s…

Before student athletes return to school in the fall they’re required to get physical exams. In recent years, an important part of the athlete’s…