CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT
From initial pre-season baseline testing to concussion treatment and rehabilitation, as partnered CCMI practitioners, we collaborate with primary care physicians to co-manage concussions, helping patients and athletes safely return to learn, work and play.
PRE-SEASON BASELINE TESTING
A concussion baseline test is a series of physical and cognitive tests that measure healthy brain function before a sports season starts – and prior to an injury. In the event of a concussion, the results of these tests can be used as a comparison to help your healthcare provider make return-to-sport decisions. It is recommended by the CDC that all contact-sport athletes over the age of 10 complete a baseline test annually. The DIAA recommends that all high school athletes should complete a baseline test at the start of each school year.
Multimodal Baseline Testing: $60
Our multimodal pre-season test is a series of physical and cognitive tests that provides a pre-injury overview of healthy brain function. These tests can offer healthcare practitioners an objective benchmark on which to compare should a patient sustain a concussion. As concussion symptoms often disappear days to weeks before the brain has recovered, having valuable baseline information may help practitioners to make safer return to play decisions.
After completing this comprehensive baseline test, patients can access the CCMI Concussion Tracker smartphone app to view results. The app supports safer return-to-sport decisions for young athletes as it captures and shares an athlete's concussion status in real-time. Coaches and trainers can also have access to the app to better manage their player's health. Information on how to get started with the app can be found here.
We recommend coaches and trainers download the concussion tracker app for assistance with recognizing concussions should they ever occur in competitions or practice. Where a concussion hits, Concussion Tracker enables an athlete’s stakeholders to:
- Report and track concussion
- Conduct sideline assessments
- Ensure seamless communication
- Record athlete’s recovery status and timeline
- Scan and share medical documents
- Track daily symptoms for recovery progress
- Store and view pre-season concussion test results
Download the Concussion Tracker app for free today on the App Store and Google Play!
ImPACT BASELINE TESTING: $12
ImPACT® (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is a computerized, neuropsychological test used to assess certain aspects of thinking known to be disrupted during a concussion. Preconcussion results are then used as a benchmark for comparison with post-concussion ImPACT® scores. These test results provide specific and individualized information for assessment, treatment, and return to play.
ImPACT testing can be completed in the comfort of your own home. When you sign-up, we will send you a link to your test. It is important that you take the test in a quiet environment.
