Concussions may not show visible signs, but they can cause cognitive, physical, and emotional symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, vomiting, depression, sleep disturbances, mood changes and amnesia. Even after symptoms fade, concussions can lead to long-term issues like memory problems, personality changes, and communication difficulties.
The risks of concussions extend beyond professional athletes, affecting children and recreational athletes as well. With concussions on the rise in children and young adults, Marshall Sports Medicine Institute prioritizes innovative concussion prevention, management and research.
Marshall Health’s concussion care team uses advanced on-site testing and treatment, including ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment & Cognitive Testing). Dr. Greg Hendricks, Dr. David Rupp, Dr. Kasey Stickler and Dr. Andy Gilliland, both primary care sports medicine physicians and team doctors for Marshall Athletics, offer concussion evaluations for athletes of all ages. As experienced concussion treatment specialists, they provide pre-season baseline and follow-up testing for athletes aged 13 and older.
Marshall Health provides multidisciplinary care for patients of all ages, including pediatric concussion management. Our team includes specialists in pediatrics, pediatric neurology, sports medicine, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and child psychology.
Children and teens with suspected concussions undergo:
ImPACT is the leading tool for concussion assessment, offering neurocognitive evaluations to guide safe return-to-play decisions. It measures cognitive functions like attention span, working memory, problem-solving, and reaction time.
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A provider-based department of Cabell Huntington HospitalRobert and Lena Shell Medical Pavilion1340 Hal Greer Blvd.
Building 2, Fourth Floor (Suite #4000)
Huntington, WV 25701
Phone: 304.691.1787
2211 Third Avenue
Huntington, WV 25703
Phone: 304.691.1880
To schedule a concussion baseline or testing, call 304.691.1880. Walk-ins welcome.