Free Service to all Moscow area athletes 12 years and older
ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is the first, most-widely used, and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system. ImPACT provides computerized neurocognitive assessment tools and services that are used by coaches, athletic trainers, doctors, and other health professionals to assist them in determining an athlete's fitness to return to play after suffering a concussion.
Given the inherent difficulties in concussion management, it is important to manage concussions on an individualized basis and to implement baseline testing and/or post-injury neurocognitive testing. This type of concussion assessment can help to objectively evaluate the concussed athlete's post-injury condition and track recovery for safe return to play, thus preventing the cumulative effects of concussion. In fact, neurocognitive testing has recently been called the "cornerstone" of proper concussion management by an international panel of sports medicine experts.
Testing, which takes 20-30 minutes is performed in the “off season” to establish a “normal” baseline of brain function. In the event an athlete sustains a concussion, the athlete repeats the test and trained healthcare providers can compare the results of the baseline and the post injury test. This gives the healthcare providers additional information when determining when it is safe to return an athlete to play.
Moscow Mountain Sport & Physical Therapy is pleased to offer ImPACT at no charge to all Moscow area athletes 12 year of age and older. Moscow and Genessee High School athletes can obtain baseline or post-injury testing through their athletic trainers, or through our staff at MMSPT. All other athletes simply need to contact us to schedule your individualized testing time.
Please contact www.impacttest.com for additional information.