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Concussion Facts
Head Injury Statistics for Youth and Adult Athletes
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The ImPACT Test
The most widely used testing system in the world.
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What is a Concussion?
Signs and symptoms of mild to severe head trauma.
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Think Brain Injury.com's
Public Service Announcement for Youth Athletes. Watch > |
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Dr. Deborah Stewart, Chief Medical Officer for Brooks Health Systems & Dr. J. J. Tepas, Director, Shands Regional Trauma Center Watch > |
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High School Football's Hidden Danger
The story of Kort Breckenridge.
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Keeping Quiet Can Keep You Out of the Game
The story of a varsity basketball player: Tracy's story.
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Concussion Researchers
Study Impact on Teens
The News Hour with Jim Lehrer
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Concussions and Athletes
Outside the Lines: Teen Concussions
ESPN Sports
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Second Impact Syndrome
The dangers of not recognizing the first head injury.
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Concussions and Athletes
On Q Magazine explores the statistic and dangers of head injuries.
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A Blow To The Brain
60 Minutes Interviews coaches, players of the past, and players that never could. Watch > |
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NFL Acknowledges Head Injuries
The House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing about the impact of Pro Football conucssions. Watch >
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Then why would you risk letting him Return to Play without knowing if his brain injury has fully recovered? |
| About the Arizona Sports Concussion Center (ASCC) |
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We are an independent testing organization trained in the use of computerized neurocognitive
ImPACT™ Test for both baseline (pre-injury) and post-injury testing. |
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We conduct testing, starting with children age 11(5th Grade) through high school. Adult athletes and "weekend warriors" are also welcomed. |
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We provide baseline testing on a group or individual basis through our mobile testing facilities. |
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We affiliate with Doctors certified by ImPACT™,or will provide testing information to your doctor upon request. |
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We provide concussion injury education, as well as information to ensure a child's concussion is being properly managed by an athletic trainer or doctor. |
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Our goals are straight forward: ImPACT™ Testing, concussion injury education, proper management of concussions, and safe Return to Play decisions for athletes. |
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View the Physician Locator Map
Local valley physicians specializing in concussions and the ImPACT™ Test. |
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| What is a Concussion? |
A concussion produces metabolic injury rather than anatomic injury to the brain. In other words, following a concussion there is a temporary disruption of energy utilization in the brain that does not appear to produce permanent injury in the vast majority of cases. However, research also suggests that repeated injury, particularly during the recovery period, may result in more severe and, in some cases, life-threatening injury. |
Organizations that Utilize the
ImPACT™ Test
• Major League Baseball
• The National Football League
• The US Soccer League
• The National Hockey League
• The USA Olympic Hockey Team
• Major League Soccer
• Arizona State University
• Univeristy of Arizona
• Over 300 Colleges and Universities Nationwide
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Neurological testing is recommended (age 11 and up) for the following Men's and Women's Contact or Collision Sports: Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, Basketball, Rugby, Rodeo, Water Polo, Wrestling, Baseball, Cheerleading, Extreme Sports (MotoCross, Skateboarding, In-Line Skating, Skiing) |
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