• ImPACT Testing - Baseline Concussion Screening

    Baseline concussion screening will assist our team physicians/athletic trainers in evaluating and treating head injuries (e.g., concussion). In order to better manage concussions sustained by our student-athletes, we have acquired a software tool called ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing). ImPACT is a computerized exam utilized in many professional, collegiate, and high school sports programs across the country to successfully diagnose and manage concussions. If an athlete is believed to have suffered a head injury during competition, ImPACT is used to help determine the severity of head injury and when the injury has fully healed.

    The computerized exam is given to athletes before beginning a contact sport practice or competition for the first time at Manasquan. This non-invasive test is set up in "video-game" type format and takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. It is simple, and actually many athletes enjoy the challenge of taking the test. Essentially, the ImPACT test is a preseason physical of the brain. It tracks information such as memory, reaction time, speed, and concentration. It, however, is not an IQ test.

    If a concussion is suspected, the athlete will be required to re-take the test. Both the preseason and post-injury test data is given to a local doctor or, to help evaluate the injury. The information gathered can also be shared with your family doctor. The test data will enable these health professionals to determine when return-to-play is appropriate and safe for the injured athlete. If an injury of this nature occurs to your child, you will be promptly contacted with all the details.

    FIRST TIME MANASQUAN ATHLETES:

    Complete the imPACT online test before your first contact sport practice or competition.

    THIS TEST MUST BE COMPLETED ON A COMPUTER WITH A MOUSE. THE WEBSITE WILL NOT WORK ON A MOBILE DEVICE!

    Visit: https://www.impacttestonline.com/htmllauncher/

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