Close
Video

Concussion myths explained: Fact vs. fiction


Concussions are often misunderstood. Daniel Charek, Ph.D., and Abigail Feder, Ph.D., neuropsychologists with Northside Hospital Orthopedics, address common myths and explain what current science reveals about concussion symptoms, recovery and treatment. They discuss what happens in the brain during a concussion, why loss of consciousness is not always present, the risks of playing through an injury and how individualized treatment can help athletes return to activity safely. 


Northside Hospital Orthopedics provides specialized care to keep people of all ages healthy, active and living life without limits. 

Learn more about Northside Hospital Orthopedics.

  

Media Inquiries
Northside Hospital's media relations staff look forward to assisting you with news stories whenever possible. We promise to try and meet all of your story needs.
Media Contacts


Featured Providers

Daniel Charek, Ph.D. picture

Daniel Charek, Ph.D.

Specialties: Concussion Specialist, Neuropsychology

Dan Charek is a fellowship-trained, licensed neuropsychologist with Northside Hospital Orthopedics | Sports Medicine. He specializes in the assessment and management of concussions in athletes and non-athletes. 

Abigail Feder, Ph.D. picture

Abigail Feder, Ph.D.

Specialties: Neuropsychology

Abigail Feder is a fellowship-trained and licensed neuropsychologist with Northside Hospital Orthopedics | Sports Medicine. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of concussions in athletes and non-athletes. 

Need Help Finding a Provider?
Call Northside’s free physician referral line (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. EST) or book online at providers.northside.com Book Appointment
404-845-5555

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website uses cookies, pixels, beacons, APIs, and other similar technologies ("Cookies"), including those provided by our vendors, for various purposes such as providing services requested by you, supporting website functionality, conducting analytics, combating fraud, and facilitating marketing. Cookies process data, such as your IP address, to function. For more information, please review our Website Privacy Policy. Any access or other use of this website is subject to our Terms of Use.