Concussion Management Program

Approximately 10 percent of all athletes involved in contact sports, such as football, hockey, and soccer suffer a concussion each season. Although the majority of these athletes will recover quickly, others may experience physical, cognitive and neurobehavioral difficulties related to the injury.

Often times, it is difficult to determine when it is safe for an athlete to return to play. In the past, return to play decisions were made based on observation and player report of symptoms. However, it is now possible to determine return to play based on scientific guidelines using a neuropsychological assessment tool called ImPACT, in addition to neurological evaluation as necessary.

Credentialed ImPACTTM Consultant (CIC)

WellSpan Neurology is a Credentialed ImPACT^TM Consultant (CIC) for the ImPACT^TM program. This certification is obtained by fulfilling the requirements established by the University of Pittsburgh Medicine Center's Sports Concussion Program.

Providers:

Todd F. Barron, M.D., received his medical education at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. He completed an internship, residency and a fellowship in pediatric neurology at Children's Hospital, Philadelphia. He is board certified in neurology with special qualifications in child neurology. His areas of clinical interests are epilepsy, concussion management, headache and general pediatric neurology.

Sarah Hunt, R.N., M.S., C.N.R.N., C.R.N.P., earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Alfred University, N.Y. and a master's degree in medical surgical nursing, cardiopulmonary track with clinical emphasis in neurology from the University of Rochester, N.Y. She completed post-master's studies in the area of family practice from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX. Sarah is a certified neuroscience nurse.