ImPACT

ImPact (immediate post concussion assessment and cognitive testing) provides computerized neuro-cognitive assessments to assist health care providers in determining whether you are safe to return to play after suffering a concussion.

Services are provided to athletes in 8th and 10th grade who participate in high school sporting activities.

Assessments include:

• Baseline Testing
  • $10 per athlete
  • Occurs during 8th and 10th grade
  • Determines baseline neurocognitive abilities
  • Measures verbal and visual memory, processing speed and reaction time
• Post-Concussion Testing (if necessary)
  • Athlete retested to determine if an to what extent impairments exist
• Concussion assessment
  • Additional Mayo concussion and balance assessment performed for well-rounded analysis
  • Return to play plan established
  • With complex concussion symptoms, established referral protocols are made to Mayo Clinic Rochester concussion team