HeadFirst Concussion Information

Announcement

HeadFirst Concussion Information

Posted by Paul Marshall on Aug 06 2013 at 05:00PM PDT

At this time, we would like to jointly present two opportunities to you: additional parent education on concussions and baseline testing for your young athletes. As part of the registration process in HCRP sports programs, you’ve confirmed that you are aware of the approved concussion information online. Thank you for supporting our efforts to comply with state law. To provide you more detailed information on concussions and an opportunity to ask questions to local medical professionals from HeadFirst, we’ve scheduled additional educational sessions at the site of our football and cheer practices as follows:

Western Warhawks Football and Cheer Practice Location
“Old” Bushy Park Elementary School
2670 Route 97 Glenwood, MD 21738
Thursday August 13

6:30pm & 7:15pm sessions (lasts 20 minutes)

One of the tools available to assess the symptoms of concussion is the ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) test. ImPACT is a computerized exam that measures cognitive brain function and reaction time of athletes 10 years of age and older. It can be administered to student athletes before an injury occurs to assess pre-injury cognitive function and reaction time. It is also used as a tool to measure the impact a concussion has on these areas of brain function after an injury occurs. Ideally, there will be a pre-injury baseline test to assist in understanding the effects of a concussion in if the athlete ever sustains one. Essentially, the ImPACT test is a preseason physical of the brain.

Righttime Medical Care’s HeadFirst program is offering free baseline tests to athletes ages 10 and up who are
currently participating in Howard County Recreation and Parks programs. ImPACT testing is offered by appointment
at locations in Columbia, Olney, and Waugh Chapel.

For more information and to set up an appointment, please call 888-808-6483 or go to http://www.myheadfirst.com.
Testing can be scheduled in one of the three locations:

6334 Cedar Lane Columbia, Maryland 21044
18045 Georgia Avenue Olney, Maryland 20832
2401 Brandermill Boulevard Gambrills, Maryland 21054

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