Seth Stoller, M.D., Pain Management

Atlantic Neuroscience Institute - Concussion Center II

Dr. Stoller is a credentialed ImPACT Consultant for the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute - Concussion Center II

In the United States, the annual incidence of sports-related concussion is estimated at 300,000. Although the majority of athletes who experience a concussion are likely to recover, an as yet unknown number of these individuals may experience chronic cognitive and neurobehavioral difficulties related to recurrent injury. Such symptoms may include chronic headaches, fatigue, sleep difficulties, personality change (e.g. increased irritability, emotionality), sensitivity to light/noise, dizziness when standing quickly, and deficits in short-term memory, problem solving and general academic functioning. This constellation of symptoms is referred to "Post-Concussion Syndrome" and can be quite disabling for an athlete.