MAC Alliance Concussion Care

01/09/2026

Today, and every day, Mid-Atlantic Concussion (MAC) Alliance thanks the men and women of law enforcement for their service. We appreciate all that you do to protect and serve our communities.

https://mailchi.mp/macphysicians/lead2026

01/06/2026

Whether a patient's concussion was recent or something that has gone untreated or under-treated for too long, we are committed to providing them the best care possible. We are with them every step of the way during their post-concussion recovery journey.

12/30/2025

We believe that it is our duty to each patients to provide the very best in concussion treatment, technology and care during all stages of their healing journey.

https://macconcussion.com/testimonials/

12/30/2025

It was sad to hear that Ryan Kelly, center for the Minnesota Vikings ended up with his third concussion of the 2025 season in the game against the NY Giants on December 21st. We wonder whether he was really properly cleared after his concussion on week two of this season, or when he returned week four. Our Medical Director and President, Dr. Vincent Schaller, is of the opinion that the Guardian Cap was no help.

The sobering facts are that two concussions within three months have cumulative effects on the brain, and the risks rise even more when there are three concussions in three months. Multiple concussions in one season can lead to long term post-concussion syndrome (PCS) symptoms and deficits, including visual and cognitive problems, insomnia, headaches, migraines, auditory troubles and mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.

"I understand that competitive athletes like Kelly don’t want to admit that they have a concussion when the injuries occur during the NFL season. But, concussions are traumatic brain injuries that no one should take lightly," says Dr. Schaller. "When athletes shake off concussion symptoms to 'fight another day,' they are ignoring their body’s warning system telling them that their brain is still injured, and is still vulnerable to even more serious, debilitating and long-lasting damage. As Kelly enters injured reserve and gets the full medical care he needs, I wish him all the best for a full recovery."

https://www.reuters.com/sports/vikings-place-c-ryan-kelly-ir-after-latest-concussion--flm-2025-12-25/

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the 🎄 Mid-Atlantic ⛄️ Concussion 🧠 Alliance Team! ❄️

For useful brain health information and our 2025 year in review:
https://mailchi.mp/macphysicians/dec25nl

12/23/2025

It’s a very special Testimonial Tuesday, as we feature Dennis Blevins, stroke survivor and MAC Alliance HBOT Center patient.

We have seen amazing results with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) and now we are seeing improvements with other types of brain injuries as well. The improvement with concomitant vision, vestibular and cognitive therapies is amazing, even years after a concussion/TBI has occurred. Based on research, our patients' target is 40-60 one-hour sessions done 2-3 times per week.

For more information, please contact our Hockessin office at info@macphysicians.com or 302-235-8808, or visit https://bit.ly/HBOT4TBI.

12/19/2025

Trending this week on our website: "7 Tips for Getting Through the Holiday Season with a Concussion or TBI". As we enjoy the holiday season, please keep in mind that this time of year can present challenges for those with post-concussion syndrome (PCS) or those living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). They can benefit greatly from your understanding and support.

https://macconcussion.com/7-holiday-season-tips-for-those-with-a-concussion-or-tbi/

12/19/2025

In Wednesday's bowl game against Old Dominion, Quarterback was knocked out, displaying the fencing position. This posture is asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR), and it almost always indicates a total temporary shut down of the brain and a severe concussion. His head bounced off the hard turf, and then got hit after the bounce. Unfortunately, the latest double-blind studies on Guardian Caps show no benefit to reduce concussion risk. We hope Moore receives complete, quality care in his concussion protocol and recovers well.

To learn more about the fencing position: https://bit.ly/fencingposeTBI

https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/former-tennessee-vols-qb-gaston-moore-suffered-head-injury-usf-bulls-cure-bowl-24-10-old-dominion/

Fortunately, the former Vols signal caller was able to get up and walk off, but it was after a scary moment that's become too commonplace in the sport.

12/16/2025

Even though concussions are often called invisible injuries, they are very real and can have severe, debilitating symptoms. We are committed to giving our concussion patients the compassion, patience and expert care they need and deserve.

Read Lori's inspiring story and other testimonials on our page:
https://www.facebook.com/MACAlliance.MACConcussion/reviews

12/09/2025

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

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12/05/2025

Dallas Cowboy’s wide receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered an ugly concussion last night in the game against the Detroit Lions, when his head slammed into the turf with incredible force. Once again, we witness a concussed player displaying the fencing posture, indicating injury to the brain stem’s nuclei. It looks just like Tua Tagovailoa’s posturing back in October 2023. We are all hoping CeeDee gets excellent care while in the NFL’s concussion protocol and makes a full recovery.”

Learn more about the fencing response: https://bit.ly/fencingposeTBI