Leading concussion care
It ’ s estimated that 3.8 million concussions occur every year in the United States . Symptoms can range from headache , dizziness , ringing in the ears and light and sound sensitivity , to sleep interruption issues , mood swings , cognitive issues and difficulty concentrating .
Our team of sports medicine physicians , orthopaedists , physical therapists and specialists is leading concussion care with detailed evaluation protocols and a wide range of personalized treatment options .
We get to the bottom of troubling symptoms and coordinate treatments so you can get back to your life .
In addition to caring for the families in our community , we also look after the pros . Look for us next time you ’ re at a Pittsburgh Pirates or Pittsburgh Riverhounds game . Chances are , we ’ ll be there .
Taking national-level care personally
Matthew Flanagan , DO , is fascinated by health and wellness and injury prevention . “ The idea of combining medicine and sports was irresistible ,” he said . “ Getting to work with people who are trying to stay healthy , or who have an injury and are working to get better — that ’ s the draw .”
Central to Dr . Flanagan ’ s approach to care is listening as much as he can . “ Good relationships are formed by sitting with patients and hearing their stories . Inevitably , they point to the solution .”
He ’ s also deeply involved in advancing the future of concussion care . “ That starts with raising awareness in the community — educating athletes , coaches , and parents ,” he says . “ And staying on top of the latest in tech , research , and evidence-based medicines and protocols .”
As a non-surgical orthopaedic physician , Dr . Flanagan also treats muscle strains , muscle tears , knee , hip , shoulder , and elbow injuries , and arthritis .
He works with patients at Canonsburg Hospital , Allegheny Orthopaedic Associates and the Cool Springs Sports Complex .
MATTHEW FLANAGAN , DO , SPORTS MEDICINE
For appointments , call ( 412 ) DOCTORS or visit ahn . org / canonsburg .