Methodist Concussion Center
The Methodist Concussion Center is the first center of its kind in Houston. The center provides comprehensive services, including diagnosis, treatment and education, to professional, student and recreational athletes as well as athletic trainers, school and youth sport coaches, and parents. A unique center focused on concussions and head injuries making a concerted effort to reach out to the community and enhance awareness of the signs/symptoms of concussions/head injuries, especially in school and youth sports. The focus of a partnership between the Methodist Concussion Center and the Houston Texans is to keep our community’s youth active and safe.
Thoughts from the Field
The recent tragedy of Junior Seau has put a spotlight on the link between concussions and depression. Dr. Howard Derman, co-director of the Methodist Neurological Institute, spoke with Sports Radio 610's MaD Radio regarding concussions in athletes and new precautions being taken. Listen to Dr. Derman discuss concussions on Sports Radio 610.
Local athletic professionals share their experiences with the Methodist Concussion Center.
Geoff Kaplan, Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer for the Houston Texans:
Pat Reinecke, Head Football Coach for Madison High School, Houston:
Riley Wheeler, Head Athletic Trainer for Hargrave High School in Huffman, TX:
Stories
Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub talks about his personal experience with concussion and the importance of the Methodist Concussion Center.
With football season upon us, hear from Dr. Howard Derman, co-director of the Methodist Neurological Institute, on the importance of concussion awareness
About the Director
Howard S. Derman, M.D. - Neurologist
Director, Methodist Concussion Center
Dr. Howard S. Derman is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Weill Cornell Medical College and founding member of the Neurological Institute (NI) of The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. In Spring 2010, Derman and several colleagues at the Neurological Institute established the Methodist Concussion Center. Derman is a concussion specialist for the Houston Dynamo and Houston Texans. Read more
In the Spotlight
ImPACT Baseline Testing
The Methodist Concussion Center offers ImPACT Baseline Testing to student athletes at their school by utilizing their computer labs to access this web-based program. All tests are confidential and stored on a secure server that only the school athletic trainers and the Methodist Concussion Center physicians and staff can access. Baseline Test Cost: $5 per Student
For more information, to set up baseline testing at your school or to set up an individual appointment at one of our clinics, contact 713-441-8277
Returning to Play
The Methodist Concussion Center is the first to offer sport-specific return to play protocols by position.
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Contact Us
For information or to schedule an appointment, call
713-441-8277
Methodist - Scurlock Tower
6560 Fannin St., Suite 802
Houston, TX 77030
Medical Clinic of Houston Bldg
1701 Sunset Blvd., Suite 6100
Houston, TX 77005
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Print Materials
The Center has created numerable materials for further education and increased awareness of the dangers of concussion, including:
