For years, concussions were described as temporary disruptions in brain function that could not be seen on any medical test.

Objective The purpose of this study is to quantitatively predict which concussed athlete will develop persistent post concussion symptoms (PPCS) or post concussion syndrome (PCS) utilizing 120 ...

Objective To compare the rates of diagnostic imaging and therapy referrals of sports medicine (SM) physicians and other outpatient clinic (OC) physicians (pediatrics, family medicine, internal ...

Most people expect concussion recovery to follow a predictable timeline — a few days of rest, maybe a week or two of taking it easy, then back to normal life. But for roughly 10 to 15 percent of ...

It’s common to feel dizzy after a concussion. It usually goes away on its own within a few days to weeks. But if symptoms persist, a doctor may consider treatments, including medication or lifestyle ...

I spend most of my professional time as a general psychiatrist. However, I also practice forensic psychiatry, the subspecialty of psychiatry that deals with mental health issues and the law. A ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A few months ago, I was in a minor car accident and was told I had a mild concussion. I hadn't lost consciousness and only felt slightly "off," but my doctor told me to lie low for a ...

Post-concussion headache, or post-traumatic headache, occurs following an injury to the head. Symptoms can include dull pain, fatigue, and dizziness. Treatment may vary based on a person’s symptoms. A ...

University of Utah Health has some of the top experts in concussion management with a comprehensive approach to ensure patients make a full recovery. Our specialists provide a wealth of knowledge ...