Coaches and athletes involved in contact sports should understand the seriousness
and signs of concussion. This is why the Casa Colina Sports Medicine Center
now offers ImPACT, a tool developed to help protect athletes by the world’s
leading authorities on concussion management. This simple 20-minute online
test is used as a baseline to measure athletes’ cognitive skills
in the pre-season. Then, if an athlete suffers a possible concussion,
a follow-up test can be administered so we can offer the most appropriate
treatment and avoid the risk of injured athletes returning to play too soon.
The facts about concussions:
300,000 sports-related concussions occur annually in the U.S.
The risk of concussion in contact sports is estimated to be as high as
19% in a season
MRI and CT scans are not effective at diagnosing concussions
Most athletes recover from concussions, but some experience persistent
cognitive and neurobehavioral difficulties
“Second Impact Syndrome”, a second blow to the head when not
fully recovered from a concussion, can be lethal
Left untreated, concussions may lead to Post-Concussive Syndrome, a disabling
condition that causes:
Sensitivity to light/noise and dizziness when standing quickly
Deficits in short-term memory and problem solving
We know athletes want to get back on the field as soon as possible. But
they may not listen to their body or understand the potential consequences
of a concussion. After all, the symptoms can be subtle and easily go unnoticed
by athletes, their family members, team medical staff or coaches. This
is why it is so important to educate yourself about concussions. Start
now with Casa Colina’s ImPACT program.
ImPACT’s current users include:
National Football League
Major League Baseball
National Hockey League
US Soccer Federation
US Ski Team
US Air Force Academy, Army and Navy
500+ Colleges/Universities and 1500+ High Schools
ImPACT is recognized as one of the most important tools in the game. Casa
Colina’s Sports Medicine Center not only offers baseline and follow-up
testing, but comprehensive treatment for concussions as well. We’re
here to help protect athletes of all ages and levels of play.
To speak to a representative, please call
909/596-7733, ext. 3500 or toll-free
866/724-4127, ext. 3500.
Coaches and athletes involved in contact sports should understand the seriousness
and signs of concussion. This is why the Casa Colina Sports Medicine Center
now offers ImPACT, a tool developed to help protect athletes by the world’s
leading authorities on concussion management. This simple 20-minute online
test is used as a baseline to measure athletes’ cognitive skills
in the pre-season. Then, if an athlete suffers a possible concussion,
a follow-up test can be administered so we can offer the most appropriate
treatment and avoid the risk of injured athletes returning to play too soon.
