Concussion and Sports Injury
Concussions and sports-related head injuries affect an estimated 20% of contact sport athletes annually, though many experts believe the actual numbers are much higher due to significant underreporting.
Recent studies have revealed alarming statistics—most recently a large study on deceased NHL hockey players found a 34% increased risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) for every professional season played. Even more concerning, research now shows that being cleared to return to play does not necessarily mean the brain has fully healed. In reality, disruptions in brain physiology such as impaired blood flow and abnormal function can persist for years, decades, or even a lifetime if true brain health is not restored.
Are you wondering how to protect yourself or an athlete you care about?
Do you have a child in contact sports?
We’re here to help. Learn about the most advanced medical therapies available for brain restoration and discover what you can do to reduce the risk of long-term neurological damage following sports-related head trauma.
Your brain is your greatest asset—let’s make sure it stays that way.
Contact us for concussion consult
Nuerth (new-earth) Medicine LLC
Dr. Brendan Sotomayor, MD
Online Telehealth: IL, IN, FL
708-549-4906