Baseline concussion testing

Did you know middle school athletes should receive a baseline concussion test every year and high school athletes every other year? Baseline concussion tests assess an athlete's balance and brain function and are given to healthy athletes before physical activity begins. After a suspected concussion occurs another test may be done. The results are compared to measure the athlete's brain function before and after the injury. This helps sports medicine specialists improve concussion care and make return-to-play decisions.

How to schedule testing

Baseline concussion testing is offered for a $25 fee and are available at the following locations:

• Delafield
• Greenfield
• Mequon

Please call our concussion line at (414) 337-8000.

About our tests

Children's uses ImPACT^TM and Cognigram^TM computerized evaluation tests, which are commonly used in organized high school sports, the NCAA and professional/elite/Olympic athletics. These tests measure:

• Verbal and visual memory
• Attention span
• Brain processing speed
• Reaction time

We also administer two other tests:

1. The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) which is an objective method of assessing static postural stability and balance.
2. The King-Devick Test is an objective, physical method of evaluating visual tracking and quick eye movements.

Baseline balance and vision testing can help physicians and athletic trainers make comparisons following a concussion.