Are you a professional athlete ready to embrace life after sports? Cleveland Clinic Nevada’s Retired Athlete’s Clinic provides comprehensive and ongoing care, with an emphasis on brain health.
Your team may include neurologists, neuropsychologists, experts in health psychology, and neurorehabilitation therapists. These specialists will evaluate your current brain health. Then, they’ll treat any symptoms or complications you may have from a sports-related brain injury and design a plan for lifelong care. Our goal is to reduce the impact those injuries may have on your brain over time.
What To Expect at Your First Appointment
When you come to see us at the Retired Athlete’s Clinic for the first time, your team will do what we call a core evaluation. That just means we’ll run tests to check how healthy your brain is. These tests might include:
- Neurological exam.
- Behavioral test.
- Neuropsychological testing.
- Brain imaging (MRI).
- Laboratory tests.
We may also do a nutrition consultation if needed to get a better understanding of your eating habits.
What Happens Next?
Then, based on the results of your tests and consultation, your team will design a personalized treatment plan to match your needs. This plan may include:
- Lifestyle changes.
- Counseling.
- Medication management.
- Physical therapy.
- Occupational therapy.
- Speech therapy.
Extra support
We know that sometimes, retiring after an active life as an athlete can be emotionally challenging. That’s why we also offer support groups, educational programs and the opportunity to meet with a social worker for both athletes and their families. And if you’re interested, your care team can suggest research studies you can participate in, such as our Professional Athletes Brain Health Study.
Appointments & Locations
To make an appointment with the Retired Athlete’s Clinic, call 702.483.6000.
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
888 W. Bonneville Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89106
