Concussions, the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), can have severe consequences if not treated properly. The long-term consequences of repeated concussions have made headlines in connection to professional athletes. However, falls represent the most common cause of concussion, especially in older populations.

There has been increasing concern about the safety of student-athletes, many of whom sustain at least one concussion per year and may not know the dangers of letting a head injury go unreported or untreated. First responders are at a disproportionate risk of concussion, placing themselves at risk to save the lives of others. Another — often overlooked — population prone to repeated concussions is victims of domestic violence. Even after leaving their abusers, these individuals often lack access to proper medical care to treat their TBI symptoms.

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute’s Concussion & Brain Injury Center provides comprehensive treatment for patients with concussion and TBI. The team offers the same level of expert care to first responders and domestic violence survivors as to professional athletes. The Center also has novel concussion outreach and education programs for youth athletes.

Patients seen at the RNI Concussion & Brain Injury Center have access to specialty services, including:
•   Neurology
•   Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
•   Neuropsychology
•   Psychiatry
•   Physical/vestibular therapy
•   Occupational/vision therapy
•   Speech/cognitive therapy