ImPact : An Approach to Concussion Management
Concussions are a common injury in teenagers and the consequences of not recognizing them, or not managing them adequately, are becoming increasingly clear. Moses Brown is dedicated to helping and maintaining the safety of our students and athletes and to that end has incorporated a computerized concussion evaluation test called ImPACT Testing (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing).
This type of concussion assessment can help us evaluate a student/athlete after a concussion and tracks the recovery for safe return to play. Impact tests include some of the following features; the player’s symptoms, verbal and visual memory, as well as processing speed and reaction time. Impact takes approximately 30 minutes to take. We require all athletes to be impact tested with a baseline test before their season starts. This test is to be taken every two years. Athletic Trainer Joyce Freeman is the test administrator for MB. She will post testing times in the DIB and other locations on the website as they become available.
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