MAC Alliance Concussion Care

04/01/2026

The MAC Alliance team is committed to helping concussion patients return to living their best lives.

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03/27/2026

We are glad that the coach and medical team from University of Pennsylvania recognized Ethan Roberts’s second concussion of the season and removed him from the Ivy Madness lineup earlier this month. It is a tough decision to make during playoffs or important championship games, but it was the right call. We’d like to see it happen more often in the sporting world. They truly put Roberts’ safety before anything else, including the win. The fact is that multiple concussions in one season puts him at a higher risk for neurocognitive impairments and post-concussion syndrome (PCS), not to mention the potentially fatal second impact syndrome (SIS).

When people think of concussions, they usually think of football. However, concussions occur in many sports. Wherever there is speed and agility involved, there can be a collision. In volleyball, it could be the ball hitting the head, two players colliding, or hitting the hardwood floor. We see these injuries all the time. And with basketball, the responsiveness and speed needed for offense and defense means that there are plenty of collisions between players, such as when they try to block or steal the ball, or during rebounding on the paint. And when there is a fall, it means the head hits on the unforgiving hardwood floor. No matter the sport or activity, it is important to take concussions seriously and follow proper post-concussion protocols.

Roberts is not expected to recover in time for any potential postseason games, whether Penn reaches the NCAA Tournament or NIT.

03/24/2026

As concussion specialists, we take our commitment to help our patients on their individual journeys to recovery very seriously. Kudos like this mean the world to us. '

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03/20/2026

🍺 + 🧠 =❓Is it safe to drink alcohol if you have a concussion? This is a question we hear a lot from our adult patients.

Find out more 👉 https://macconcussion.com/for-adults-only-can-i-drink-alcohol-if-i-have-a-concussion/

03/17/2026

We are committed to giving our concussion patients the compassion, patience and expert care they need and deserve.

03/13/2026

Our spring newsletter is dedicated to brain injury awareness and support. Including:

🧠 5 fast facts about TBIs for Brain Injury Awareness Month
🧠 A true-or-false quiz to test your concussion knowledge
🧠 Common concussion & TBI symptoms you might be overlooking
🧠 How sleep can be disrupted by concussions & other TBIs
🧠 TBI recovery help from ocular therapy, rail spin training & HBOT

Read more 👉 https://mailchi.mp/macphysicians/spring26

03/11/2026

BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH QUESTION:
☕ 🧠❓Should you drink coffee or other high-caffeine drinks while you recover from a concussion?

Get the facts from our concussion blog:
https://macconcussion.com/what-to-know-about-caffeine-and-concussions-tbi-recovery/

03/10/2026

We love to hear such great feedback about our patients’ experiences with their care and recovery at Mid-Atlantic Concussion (MAC)Alliance. Their recovery journey is our top priority.


https://macconcussion.com/testimonials/

03/09/2026

💤 🧠❓Does a concussion affect sleep? Should you stay awake after a concussion? To learn more:

https://macconcussion.com/does-a-concussion-affect-sleep/

03/03/2026

Happy Testimonial Tuesday! Whether working with our patients during in-office or telemedicine appointments, our concussion specialists are dedicated to their care and recovery. https://bit.ly/3nywRyy