Comprehensive Sports Concussion Evaluation and Management at Cleveland Clinic
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In the U.S., athletes at all levels of competition suffer more than one million concussions each year. Most concussions (80 to 90 percent) will resolve within seven to 10 days. But for reasons not yet understood, some patients take much longer to recover. What many parents, coaches and athletes may not realize, however, is that the effects of a concussion can last several months, and though rare, may have long-lasting effects even into adulthood.

Cleveland Clinic Sports Health wants parents, coaches and athletes to know the symptoms and how to proceed when athletic concussion is suspected. Expedient diagnosis and management of concussions reduce the potential long-term risks.

Download our free concussion information to learn more about:

• Concussion overview
• Prevention
• Signs and symptoms
• When to seek medical care
• When to return to play

Our Sports Health team also collaborates with other Cleveland Clinic experts in neurology, neurosurgery, pediatrics and basic science researchers to further improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment of this traumatic brain injury.