Testing for concussions. The Cleveland Clinic has an online test your child should take prior to the beginning of each season. By taking this ImPACT prior to the season you will be able to have a baseline for where your child’s brain function is at. Concussions are sometimes difficult to diagnose but using this tool greatly helps in the diagnosis and the treatment of concussions. See the information below. To go to the ImPACT just click on the link below.

Take the ImPACT Baseline Test

What Is ImPACT:
ImPACT (Immediate Post-concussion and Cognitive Testing) is a 25-30 minute state-of-the art software program designed to detect the presence of sports concussions.

How ImPACT Works:
Unlike most hospitals that use conventional imaging technology, such as CT and MRI scans which do not detect concussion, Cleveland Clinic Sports Health employs proven, state-of-the-art computer technology called ImPACT to make a more precise diagnosis. Here’s how ImPACT works:

Before a sports season begins, neuropsychologists administer ImPACT testing to obtain baseline data of an athlete’s symptoms, memory, reaction time, and other cognitive function.
If an athlete sustains a concussion during the season, he or she undergoes another ImPACT test. By comparing these results to his or her pre-season baseline data, neuropsychologists can determine the severity of concussion and design an appropriate treatment plan.
The athlete, if needed, then meets with a Cleveland Clinic Sports Health physician for a concussion rehabilitation program, and this information is shared with the primary care physician, athletic trainer and coach.
ImPACT testing may be administered again to determine when an athlete can safely return to play.

If You Already Have a Concussion:
If you suspect you have a concussion, or have been diagnosed with a concussion and would like a second opinion, the Sports Concussion Program can help. Even without baseline testing, ImPACT testing allows us to make a more accurate diagnosis and develop a comprehensive treatment and recovery plan.