Seeking proper medical attention is an important step in your child’s recovery from a concussion. While many pediatricians and primary care physicians do offer concussion management, this is a complex injury with many treatment considerations. The UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program includes a multidisciplinary team of providers expertly trained in the evaluation and management of concussion. Our experts include:
Neuropsychologists
Primary care sports medicine physicians
Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians
Neurovestibular rehabilitation therapists
Exertion physical therapists
Athletic trainers working in the local school systems
In choosing a provider, it is important to understand the extent of their training in concussion management, along with the resources they have available to provide comprehensive treatment of this complex injury.