By Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP Director, Concussion Care at Rush/Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush This month instead of writing about a specific topic, I thought I would address the most common questions about concussions I hear from athletes and their… Read More ›
By Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP – If you polled 100 people about the treatment for concussion, I would guess that 99 would say “rest.” Some might add that you “have to be in a dark room for a couple… Read More ›
This survey is part of a research project attempting to understand how to best educate parents and coaches on various topics related to youth sports safety. Although you will not get personal benefit from taking part in this research study,… Read More ›
By Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP – The youth hockey community is appropriately focused on keeping players safe from COVID-19. However, when the players are back on the ice, concerns about concussions and other injuries also return. We want our… Read More ›
With the current COVID-19 restrictions, we are all anxious about our children returning to school and sports. When they do get back on the ice, fields, and courts, we want them to be able to safely play the sports they… Read More ›
Kids across the country will soon be heading back to school and sports. It’s important to be educated on the ways to keep your kids safe when they play the sports they love. In particular, parents, coaches and young athletes… Read More ›