In response to increasing awareness of the cumulative and sometimes devastating effects of concussion, a multi-pronged approach was developed to help with diagnosis and treatment of concussions. The program includes baseline pre-testing and post-concussion testing with ImPACT, coach 
and parent training on concussion avoidance and steps to follow in case of an injury, emergency care through the pediatric Emergency Department and post-concussion rehabilitation including progressive monitored exercise and vestibular rehabilitation.
and parent training on concussion avoidance and steps to follow in case of an injury, emergency care through the pediatric Emergency Department and post-concussion rehabilitation including progressive monitored exercise and vestibular rehabilitation.“We want kids to continue to play sports and do what they love. We know the benefits of exercise and team building far outweigh the risks,” says Dr Anthony Martell, Chief of Pediatrics at Broward Health Coral Springs. “But we want to make sure that kids are safe. The brain needs time to fully heal after a concussion. For kids, that period is even longer because any repeat head trauma increases the chances of serious, long-term problems.”
The concussion test, known as the ImPACT test, establishes a baseline of an individual’s normal cognitive activity through a series of exercises conducted on a computer and then stores that information in a national database. In the event an athlete suffers a concussion, any attending physician around the country will know what normal cognitive function is for that individual, ensuring a full and complete recovery before getting back in the game.
