Taylor Physical Therapy is proud to be providing baseline concussion assessments to the general public, aimed towards our youth student-athletes involved in competitive and recreational sports!
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Testing Details
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***Please arrive at least 15 minutes early with the Sway Medical App already downloaded on your personal phone
What is baseline concussion testing?
Baseline concussion testing consists of gathering objective data on an individual's brain health, which then allows us to more thoroughly assess and recognize a potential future concussion, as well as give our team more data in guiding return-to-play progressions in the case a concussion does occur.
How does baseline concussion testing take place?
Our athletic training and sports medicine staff will take your sons and daughters through baseline concussion testing utilizing Sway Medical, a platform created to test, organize and store baseline concussion data that can then be utilized in the case of a future head injury. Your son or daughter will download the free "Sway Medical App" on their phone to perform the testing. Testing consists of a series of tests which will gather information on your child's:
Where will testing take place?
Testing will take place at Waverly Health Center at Tendrils Roof Top Garden.
When will testing take place?
Testing will take place at 7:00 pm on:
***Please arrive at least 15 minutes early with the Sway Medical App already downloaded on your personal phone
Who is eligible to sign-up for baseline concussion testing?
Our baseline concussion testing is offered to anyone currently in 7th grade or older! Currently all our student-athletes at Waverly-Shell Rock High School and Aplington-Parkersburg High School complete this testing with our athletic trainers at their respective schools, so there would be no need for your HIGH SCHOOL student enrolled at those schools to register for baseline concussion testing. Testing for student-athletes at W-SR and A-P is coordinated and carried out on your respective high school campus between your athletic trainers and your coaching staffs.
Is there a cost for baseline concussion testing?
Yes, there is a cost of $30/individual for baseline concussion testing.