What is ImPACT?
ImPACT is currently the most widely utilized computerized concussion management program in the world and has been implemented effectively for high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. This program was developed through research by neuropsychologists, neurologists and physicians at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).
ImPACT stands for Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test. It is a sophisticated software program developed to help sports-medicine clinicians evaluate recovery following concussion. ImPACT is a computer test that evaluates multiple aspects of neurocognitive functioning including memory, brain processing speed, reaction time and post-concussive symptoms. In addition, ImPACT provides a user-friendly injury documentation system that facilitates the tracking of the injury from the field through the recovery process.
ImPACT assists in:
- Protecting the student athlete
- Determining safe return to sport
- Preventing the cumulative effects of repeated concussions
- Providing objective data to help assess an athletes’ recovery
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