BrainSPORT

A comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach for the evaluation and management of concussions.

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UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program

At the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program, we aim to make leading discoveries through research, provide forward-thinking diagnosis and treatment, and transfer our knowledge of sports related concussion and brain health to the broader community.

Safety: Increase TBI awareness, knowledge and prevention
Performance: Better understand and implement interventions to improve resiliency and brain health
Outreach: Educate future clinicians, researchers, policymakers, parents, athletes and the general community
Research: Develop better understanding of and more effective treatments for TBI through translational research
Treatment: Care for those with TBI through comprehensive assessments and multi-disciplinary interventions

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Concussion Care

The UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Concussion Clinics throughout west Los Angeles provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach for the evaluation and management of concussions. Our team comprising of neurologists, neuropsychologists, occupational therapists, and dietician work closely together, in real-time, to evaluate patients and athletes and provide a comprehensive treatment plan and monitoring.

Support UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT

We treat sport and non-sport related injuries for patients of all ages and all levels of athletic participation from youth to professional.

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Education and Training Opportunities

Come learn from our expert team! We offer a variety of training opportunities at various levels of the educational path:

Ongoing Research

A pillar of our mission is gaining a deeper understanding of brain injury and brain health through rigorous research. Find more about our ongoing research efforts.

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Dr. Daniel Rafie (l) and Brandon Bostick (r) prepare for the BrainSPORT podcast

The UCLA BrainSPORT Podcast

In an effort to meet our community outreach and education missions, the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program has launched The UCLA BrainSPORT Podcast.