Sports Concussion New England
Smarter, Safer Concussion Management for Today’s Athlete
Concussion Assessment
Our neuropsychologists are available for office evaluations during any stage of concussion recovery. There are many student athletes who struggle with recovery from a concussion. In the past it was thought that all concussion patients “should” be recovered within a few months, but some recoveries do go on for even longer.
For School Nurses
The school nurse plays a central role in the management of concussion injuries for our student athletes. As a leader of health education in the school, the nurse can help ensure that students learn basic information about concussion symptoms, signs, and risks as part of their health curriculum.
For School Nurses
The school nurse plays a central role in the management of concussion injuries for our student athletes. As a leader of health education in the school, the nurse can help ensure that students learn basic information about concussion symptoms, signs, and risks as part of their health curriculum.
For Parents
Organized sports provide our children with special opportunities for character building and physical development. Particularly in the contact sports, these opportunities come with risks. While we want our children to be able to play hard, learn to push ahead through adversity and be successful, we first want them to be safe. Each season in football, soccer, hockey, wrestling, lacrosse and rugby up to about 10% of a team’s players might suffer concussions.
” Dr. McGrath and the use of computerized testing have been invaluable resources for us at St. Mark’s School. He helps to provide the interpretation and understanding of test results so that we may make informed decisions in the recovery and return-to-activity process … “
Carrie Deisenroth, ATC Head Athletic Trainer | St. Mark’s School, Southborough, MA