Sports Neurology

Beyond Concussion The providers at IBJI Sports Neurology are experts in the evaluation and management of concussion but they also treat other neurological issues, both in athletes and non-athletes.  Below is a list of common neurological issues we treat. Effects of Brain Trauma Anxiety Depression Headaches Movement Disorders Neuropathy Peripheral Nerve Injuries or Stingers Seizure/Epilepsy Sleep Concerns Stroke Vertigo To schedule an appointment or if you have questions about a referral please call 847-682-8463 for more information. Request an appointment with an IBJI Sports Neurology provider today. Why Choose IBJI? 100+ physicians & surgeons; expertise ranging from orthopedics and [...]

Concussion 101 A concussion happens when the brain moves within the skull A concussion is a brain injury that can happen from impact, either to the head or body, or anything that causes quick acceleration or deceleration of the head.  This could even be a slight blow that happens during a game, practice, ski run or a tumbling pass. Simply put, a concussion happens when the brain receives enough force to move it quickly inside of the skull. There does not need to be a significant amount of force of force to cause a concussion. The majority of concussions occur without a loss of consciousness It is still a common misconception that a person needs to [...]

Long-Term Brain Health As we are learning more about the effects of contact sports on brain functioning our goal is to ensure you, or your athlete, are doing well far beyond your playing days.  This means our evaluations not only focus on the immediate injury, but also towards the future.  Listed below are the steps we take to optimize overall brain health. Neurological Pre-Participation Baseline Testing In general, baseline testing is a measure of function before participation in sports.  When we are dealing with concussions, we are talking about neurological function.  While the most widely used baseline test for concussion is ImPACT, this is only one example.  ImPACT is a computer test, which measures neurological functions [...]

Post-Concussion Syndrome What is Post-Concussion Syndrome? Post-Concussion Syndrome is a complex of symptoms, which persists beyond the point of concussion recovery. One of the most common misunderstandings is the difference between concussion and post-concussion syndrome. Post-concussion syndrome is sometimes thought to be a “long concussion”, however that is not the case. Concussion is a short-term injury that lasts a couple days to 2 weeks, at most, and then goes away. Symptoms that continue beyond this time are most likely due to Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS). Post- concussion syndrome symptoms can persist for days, weeks or even years. Concussions have become a major health concern in sports, and nowadays everyone worries about what head injuries are doing to [...]