The Independence Health System Sports Concussion Program is proud to be
a credentialed ImPACT® Consultant and leader in sports concussion
management. Drs. Bryan Lee and Andrew Schleihauf are part of the Sports
Concussion Program along with our orthopedic specialists, physician assistants,
nurses and a sports nutritionist.
About our program:
To aid in the continued health and well-being of our youth, we offer a
state-of-the-art concussion program designed to not just provide the treatment
of concussions, but to reduce the risk of concussion while keeping people
active and involved. The focus of the Sports Concussion Program is to
educate and assist athletes, parents and coaches in the proper identification
and management of concussions. The concussion program utilizes:
The ImPACT™ neurocognitive assessment tool
Force plate balance technology
Dynavision gross motor testing
RightEye Neuro Vision
IHS is the first in Pennsylvania to offer this set of tests to understand
the severity of a patient's head trauma more clearly and assess recovery better.
Comprehensive management services to allow our specially trained medical
staff to guide the recovery of the concussed individual, providing a safe
return to play and protecting the future of our young athletes.
Baseline Impact Testing
All concussions are serious, and every student athlete should have a Baseline
Impact™ Test.
We recommend:
A baseline for students, ages 7 and older, who are involved in school or
club sports.
Available through Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
The 20-minute test measures verbal and visual memory, reaction time, visual
motor speed and impulse control.
Schedule a Baseline ImPACT Test
Baseline ImPACT testing is an important tool in the prevention of concussive
consequences for our youth. We now know that injury to a brain that has
not fully recovered from prior concussive injury can prolong recovery,
and possibly lead to devastating short term, or lingering long term issues.
Unfortunately, there is no way to conclusively know when the brain is fully
back to baseline and return to play is safe. Having a baseline ImPACT
neuro-cognitive test can aid in making the right decision.
ImPACT is not a stand-alone test in determining concussion recovery or
return to play. IHS has a comprehensive, state-of-the-art concussion evaluation
and management program. Having a valid baseline ImPACT test is a first
step in keeping our athletes safe.
To schedule a baseline ImPACT test in the Westmoreland area, call
724-689-1070.
