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:
Left untreated, concussions may lead to Post-Concussive Syndrome, a disabling condition that causes:
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:
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.