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The team at the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Sports Neurology Program works tirelessly to help educate people about sports-related injuries to the brain and spine, and how people with neurologic conditions can play sports safely.

This includes providing expert insight into the latest treatment approaches and preventive steps athletes can take to protect themselves.

Stay up-to-date with the latest in sports neurology by following what our team is talking about as part of local, regional and national news stories.

Sports Neurology News

February 22, 2023

Can Concussions Cause Depression?

The physical injury – and pain – is real, but the emotional impact of a head injury is often overlooked. [...]

September 29, 2022

From Hopeless to Happiness: A Concussion Patient’s Journey

Gerry Stefanelli was ready to give up. A car accident in 2018 left him with a severe concussion – excruciating [...]

September 07, 2022

Collaborative Effort Allows 3 Experts to Help 1 Patient Fight Migraine

A Bristol teacher discovered there is more than one way to learn about her head pain after connecting with a [...]

July 01, 2020

Here’s the Risk Level of Each School Sport in Return From COVID-19

Professional athletes are sorting out their seasons, your kids are cajoling to get back in the game and all you [...]

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Featured Videos

Fall sports are starting soon! What you need to know to prepare

Sports Neurologist, Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa, MD, talks with NBC CT about Fall School Sports and what parents need to know prepare.

Medical Rounds- What is Sports Neurology?

Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa, MD, explains the importance of Sports Neurology for athletes and what it means to have a neurologist on the sidelines.

Ayer Neuroscience Institute Sports Neurology Program