Concussion Care

03 Aug Study on Brains of NFL Players Shines Light on Effects of “Blows to the Head”

Posted at 15:03h in Concussion Care, NYSMI News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]A neuropathologist has examined the brains of 111 N.F.L. players — and 110 were found to have C.T.E., the degenerative disease linked to repeated blows to the head. This disturbing news was part of a feature published last...

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31 Jul New York Sports Medicine Institute Partners with New York Soccer Club

Posted at 08:18h in Concussion Care, NYSMI News

Chappaqua, NY (July 28, 2017) -- New York Soccer Club (NYSC) has partnered with Dr. Neil Roth and New York Sports Medicine Institute (NYSMI) for the 2017-2018 season. Under the one-year deal starting August 1st, NYSMI will become a primary club sponsor, and will be...

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01 Jun Tom Brady & Sidney Crosby Concussions: Are Pro Sports Setting Bad Example for Younger Athletes?

Posted at 15:12h in Concussion Care, NYSMI News

By Adam Schwall A concussion — caused by one or several impacts to the head — is bad news for an athlete. A concussion can take a player out of action for months, so this is something that many players try hard to avoid. Professional teams...

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23 Apr Dr. Neil Roth Discusses Concussions, Back Spasms on CBS This Morning

Posted at 22:20h in Concussion Care, FEATURED Concussion, NYSMI News

NEW YORK - Dr. Neil Roth appeared on CBS This Morning: Saturday on April 23 to address the growing concerns over head injuries in youth sports, and to discuss back spasms, another problem that sidelines many elite athletes and affects millions of Americans. Roth joined CBS News...

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10 Aug Concussion on Everyone’s Mind as School Sports Season Begins

Posted at 12:00h in Concussion Care, FEATURED Concussion, FEATURED Ortho, FEATURED Physical Therapy, NYSMI News, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Therapy

By TODD SLISS “This is Your Brain on Drugs” was a well-known 1987 anti-drug campaign, famously showing a frying pan turning uncracked eggs (your brain) in shells into sunnyside up eggs (your brain on drugs). Fast forward almost 30 years and the “Any questions?” kicker has become focused...

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18 Jun NYSMI founder Neil S. Roth, MD again recognized as one of NY’s Best Doctors

Posted at 12:50h in Concussion Care, FEATURED Concussion, FEATURED Ortho, FEATURED Physical Therapy, NYSMI News, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Therapy

For the third consecutive year, New York Sports Medicine Institute founder Neil S. Roth, MD has been recognized by New York Magazine as one of New York's Best Doctors. This prestigious list is determined by other doctors, and NYSMI takes pride in what is yet another...

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14 Dec How do I tell if my child has sustained a concussion?

Posted at 15:49h in Concussion Care, FEATURED Concussion

Let's begin by identifying what a concussion is: A concussion may be caused by a blow, bump, or jolt to the head or by any fall or hit that jars the brain. This “invisible” injury disrupts the brain’s normal physiology which can affect mental stamina and...

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04 Nov New York Sports Medicine Institute Combines Orthopedics, Physical Therapy and Concussion Care in White Plains Practice

Posted at 12:05h in Concussion Care, NYSMI News, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Therapy

New York Sports Medicine Institute (NYSMI) – a comprehensive sports medicine practice providing orthopedics in White Plains NY, physical therapy and concussion care – is now open to the public. Founded by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neil S. Roth, NYSMI provides patients living or working in...

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