Concussion

A concussion is a brain injury. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 1.6 - 3.2 million concussions occur yearly in sports and other recreational activities. A concussion can happen in any sport, and it is important to quickly recognize and treat the injury. Unfortunately, this does not always occur, and athletes are at risk for complications.

We can help.

OSU Sports Medicine's Concussion Program is dedicated to a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and management of concussions. We use cutting-edge research and a wealth of clinical experience to identify and treat concussions, getting athletes back to normal life and sport as quickly (and safely) as possible.

Our goals are to:

• Use our knowledge to give outstanding concussion care to our patients,
• Educate athletes and the larger community about concussion, and
• Conduct research that improves the lives of our patients.

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What We Offer

• Availability to see your athlete within 24-48 hours
• Expertise in concussion evaluation and management
• Consultation as well as evaluation and management of the injury and return to play process
• The convenience of evaluation, testing, and imaging done in one location
• Individualized rehabilitation for safe return to sport, work, and academics
• Concussion education programs to groups, schools, and medical providers
• Ability to work with schools, athletic teams and places of business in understanding patient recovery

Contact us at 614-293-3600 for an appointment, information about testing
or to arrange for a speaker.

Our Team

Our team includes physicians, neuropsychologists and certified athletic trainers who have years of experience working with elementary, junior high, high school, college, professional and recreational athletes. We understand the complexities of concussion diagnosis, recovery, and return to school, sport and work. 

Thomas Best MD, PhD Co-Director OSU Sports Medicine	James Borchers MD	Robert Bornstein PhD	Paul Gubanich MD
Tamerah Hunt, PhD, AT Research Director Concussion Program	Kelsey Logan, MD Medical Director Concussion Program	Kendra McCamey MD	Luis Salazar MD