Children's Hospital Program
Akron Children's Concussion Care
📍 Akron
Vision/Neuro-OptometryHeadache/MigrainePhysical Therapy
Concussion specialist
Joseph Congeni MD, FAAP
📍 Akron, Ohio · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-11
About
Akron Children's provides specialized concussion care for the developing brains of children and teens, beginning with education, a customized care plan, and clinical evaluation using tools such as SCAT-6. A multidisciplinary team can add physical therapy, the TBI or headache clinic, neurology, sports psychology, and vision therapy through neuro-optometric rehabilitation. Athletic trainers help guide return-to-learn and return-to-play progression.
Services
Rehabilitation/Brain InjuryReturn to Play/Learn
Clinical focus areas
Pediatric ConcussionSports ConcussionReturn to PlaymTBI
Details
Provider typePhysician - Sports Medicine
SpecialtyPediatric Sports Medicine
PracticeAkron Children's Concussion Care
Health systemAkron Children's
RoleEmeritus Director of Sports Medicine (director for 35+ years, until 2024)
ServesAthletes/Sports, Pediatric/Youth
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