Concussion & Brain Injury Center | Barrow Neurological Institute

Resources

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Concussion Center Fact Sheet

Learn more about our specialists, treatments, and outreach

For Athletes

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Concussion Facts

Get the facts about concussion

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Concussion Timeline

From baseline testing to return to play, find out what happens before,…

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Concussion Recovery Tips

Find out how to get on the fast track to recovery from…

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Helmet Your Head

Find out how proper use of helmets can prevent concussion

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Return to Learn

Learn more about the steps to returning to school after a concussion

stages of returning to play after concussions

Return to Play

Understand the steps to return to play after a concussion

For Athletic Trainers

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Barrow Concussion Network

Addressing concussion in Arizona athletes

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Barrow Concussion Network FAQ

Learn more about the Barrow Concussion Network

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Concussion Resources for Athletic Trainers

Helpful tools for athletic trainers

For Parents and Coaches

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Baseline Concussion Testing Flyer

Learn more about baseline concussion testing through Barrow

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Concussion Baseline Testing

Baseline concussion testing for ages 6 and up

Videos

News

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk running on the field

Barrow Brainbook Educates 1M High School Athletes in AZ on Concussion

Featured image: Christian Kirk, courtesy of Arizona Cardinals. As fall high school…

Concussion Brain Injury Cardenas

Concussion Poll: AZ Parents See Football as Riskier than Contact Sports

For the first time, a majority of Arizona parents say they will…

Javier Cardenas on the field at Super Bowl 55

Barrow Sports Neurologist Monitors for Concussions at Super Bowl 55

Barrow Neurological Institute sports neurologist Dr. Javier Cárdenas, one of the nation’s…

Dr. Javier Cardenas and his patient, Ella Johnston, at a press conference

Barrow Concussion Survey: Fewer Parents Let Kids Play Contact Sports

Amid growing concussion concerns, only 65 percent of Arizona parents say they…

U.S. News & World Report: Barrow a Top Center for Neurology and Neurosurgery

(PHOENIX – July 30, 2019) – Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health…

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Barrow Creates the Nation’s First Program to Treat, Study Domestic Violence Survivors with Brain Injuries

Like NFL football players, victims of domestic violence often suffer brain trauma,…

TODAY Show visits Barrow's domestic violence program

TODAY Show Visits Barrow to Highlight Domestic Violence Program

The TODAY Show visited Barrow Neurological Institute to highlight the Domestic Violence…