Our Approach to Comprehensive Neurological Care for Active People

We believe the best care starts early and takes a team. Our sports neurologists combine expertise in brain, spine and nerve injuries with advanced training.

Our focus includes:

• Diagnosing and treating issues to prevent long-term symptoms
• Identifying risk factors that may affect recovery and performance
• Coordinating care across multiple specialties for the best outcomes
• Guiding your care with expertise in concussion and complex nerve injuries

To make sure you get comprehensive care, we work with specialists in many different areas:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Neuropsychology
• Orthopaedics
• Sports medicine
• Rehabilitation medicine

Why See a Sports Neurologist?

Sports neurologists treat and research neurological injuries from athletic activities. While our team has experience caring for professional and college athletes, our expertise extends to all patients. This means injuries from sports, exercise, work or everyday activities.

Sports neurologists are experts in:

• Managing acute concussions and persistent post-concussion symptoms
• Baseline testing to understand your abilities and needs
• Addressing cognitive and behavioral issues that may be from sports injuries
• Helping people safely return to sports, exercise or an active lifestyle

What We Offer

Our team specializes in advanced evaluation and treatment for:

• Concussions and TBIs: From baseline testing to advanced recovery planning, we treat new and recurrent injuries.
• Neuropathy and nerve injuries: We evaluate and treat nerve injuries from trauma, compression or overuse to restore function and reduce pain.
• Electrodiagnostic tests: These special tests measure nerve and muscle health. They help us identify and diagnose conditions.
• Headache management: We use targeted therapies, including nerve blocks, to manage post-injury headaches and improve quality of life.
• Long-term brain health: We offer counseling on risks and long-term management.

We also offer comprehensive care for:

• Post-concussion symptoms and recovery management
• Spinal cord injuries
• Peripheral nerve injuries and entrapment neuropathies
• Nerve block procedures for headache
• Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) counseling

Research

As part of an academic medical center, our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive care.

Learn more about the research our teams are doing to push health care forward.