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Welcome to our Concussion Clinic at Waugh Chapel
At our concussion clinic in Waugh Chapel, also known as HeadFirst, you will find experienced clinicians who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of concussions. Our comprehensive services focus on getting you a quick diagnosis, a comprehensive plan for the management and treatment of symptoms, as well as any long-term care, if needed. Whether you were injured by sports, an automobile accident, slip-and-fall, or a work-related injury, our team approach ensures you receive the specialized care you need to fully recover.
Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms of a concussion include:
- Appears dazed or stunned
- Answers questions slowly
- Loses consciousness (even briefly)
- Exhibits moody behavior or personality changes
- Can't recall events prior to hit or fall
- Headache or pressure in head
- Nausea or vomiting
- Balance problems or dizziness
- Double or blurry vision
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Feeling sluggish or foggy
- Concentration or memory problems
- Does not feel "right" or is feeling "down"
Consistent with the Maryland and Washington, D.C., athletic concussion prevention laws, athletes suspected of suffering a concussion should remove themselves or be removed from the game or practice immediately, regardless of how mild it seems or how quickly symptoms clear. Continuing to play without medical clearance leaves athletes vulnerable to a more severe brain injury or, rarely, death.
Be aware that symptoms and signs may not appear immediately after the injury and can take hours or days to fully appear. Because athletes may not report their symptoms, coaches, teammates, and parents need to be educated to recognize them and seek appropriate assistance.
Our team offers highly specialized services for people suffering from the lingering — and often life-altering — results of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Our staff provides the correct treatment to those who need help with physical and/or cognitive impairments associated with concussion but do not require hospitalization.
Visiting Concussion Clinic at Silver Spring
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Insurance information
MedStar Health Concussion Clinic participates with most major health insurance plans. If you are unsure if your individual health benefits plan includes receiving in-network services from us, please call your insurance company.