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A Message to Parents and Young Athletes
Below: Dr. Moser (right) describes the dangers of sports concussion to a local ice hockey team.
For more information, read What Every
Parent & Athlete Should Know About Sports Concussion, and Knock Knock: Concussions from Sports Injuries. | Baseline & Full Neuropsychological Testing |
| Evaluation & Treatment after Injury |
| Cognitive Rehabilitation |
| Treatment of Post Concussion Syndrome |
| Biofeedback |
| Psychotherapy |
| Consultation & Education for Schools & Athletic Groups |
What you
need to know…
Concussion and head injury are frequent occurrences in many athletic, contact sports. It is estimated that I in 5 football players has sustained a concussion and that 50% of college athletes have had a history of concussion. It is also suggested that these numbers do not include the many concussions that go undiagnosed. Recently, the media has brought the reality of concussion to our attention through the careers of a number of high profile ice hockey players.
The NHL
is now routinely assessing for concussion and providing baseline neuropsychological screening for their players. Now, there is a national trend to provide baselines for our high school and young athletes who are also at risk for concussion. Baselines that are performed prior to injury provide valuable information to help later determine when the player is ready to return to play, as well as if he/she is in need of treatment. Baseline screening includes noninvasive tests that measure attention, memory and other cognitive skills. However, it is not intelligence or achievement testing. Neuropsychological testing is often more sensitive to the effects of mild head injury than MRI, CT, or neurological exam.Just as we provide for routine physical exams, properly fitting, protective equipment, and
sports instruction for our children, we should consider baseline neuropsychological screening to help care for a most vital part of their bodies, their brains.
