Concussion Awareness

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1.6 million to 3.8 million concussions occur each year. At Froedtert Health — the only health system in the region that provides an academic/community partnership — our experienced and dedicated team of sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers and physical therapists provide the highest quality care when you've been sidelined due to a suspected concussion.

Concussions: Your Questions Answered

Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin recently hosted a live Facebook chat with concussion experts Michael McCrea, PhD, ABPP, professor of neurosurgery and neurology and director of brain injury research, and Michael Ribar, MBA, LAT, PES, supervisor of athletic training services and Performance Enhancement Program. 

View the archived chat.

Green Bay legend William Henderson offers concussion safety tips.

Location Information

If you feel your athlete or child has suffered a concussion, care is just around the corner at one of our convenient community locations. To make an appointment at one of these locations or for more information, please call 800-272-3666.

Froedtert & The Medical College
of Wisconsin Sports Medicine Center
8700 Watertown Plank Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital
Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center
Community Memorial Medical Commons
W129 N7055 Northfield Drive B-400
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Froedtert Health
West Bend Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center
1190 E. Paradise Drive
West Bend, WI 53095

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Concussion Resources

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that interferes with normal brain function. A concussion can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body.

Over 90 percent of concussions do not involve loss of consciousness. A concussion can happen to anyone in any sport or activity.

A concussion affects people in four areas of function:

  1. Physical – This describes how a person may feel: headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, etc.
  2. Thinking – Poor memory and concentration, the person responds to questions more slowly or asks repetitive questions. Concussion can cause an altered state of awareness.
  3. Emotions - A concussion can make a person more irritable or moody.
  4. Sleep – Concussions frequently cause changes in sleeping patterns, which can increase fatigue.

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of a concussion and what to do if you suspect a concussion by downloading our wallet card.

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