Concussion Impact Testing

Concussion FactsGirl heading the ball in soccer

A concussion is caused by a blow or motion to the head or body that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain and can cause significant and sustained neurological impairments. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 300,000 concussions are sustained during sports-related activity in the United States. Out of these 300,000 incidences, it is estimated that more than 62,000 of these concussions occur from contact sport related injuries in student athletes. In 2010, the NJ state legislature developed a Concussion Law that has been mandated in interscholastic sports programs to remove a student athlete that has a concussion from competition, practice, or return to play until they are evaluated and cleared by a physician that specializes in the evaluation and management of concussions. The growing need for concussion management has made New Jersey just one of 31 states that have mandated a concussion law in it's legislature since 2009.

Video - Dangers Of Concussions In Young Athletes

Dr. John Shumko, Medical Director of Sports Injury and Assessment at the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes at RWJBarnabas, talks about the dangers of concussions in young athletes and a bill that would require students who have suffered concussions to get permission from a health care professional before returning to school.

ImPACT Testing

Major Support for These Screenings Provided by Qual CareImPact testing

According to the latest research, the gold standard of post-concussion management combines neuro-cognitive testing (ImPACT) and graded return to play protocols prior to returning to physical activity and competition. Neuro-cognitive testing is offered for student-athletes ages 10 and up at baseline and after sustaining a concussion. Testing is done through our ImPACT computer based software. ImPACT is a non-invasive test that tracks information such as memory, reaction time, speed, and concentration. At the Morahan Center, our physicians value ImPACT testing as a helpful tool for assessment. Physicians trained in interpretation of the ImPACT test compare baseline and post injury results to assist in post-concussion management and in the development of individualized return to play time lines. A prescription is required for post injury testing.

To schedule an ImPACT baseline screening or post injury test at the Ambulatory Care Center please call 973-322-7913 prompt 1.

Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center
200 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 322-7000
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RWJPE Sports Medicine New Jersey
186 County Road 520
Suite 3
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 946-2100
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RWJ Sports Physical Therapy at Princeton
743 Alexander Road
Suite 2
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 419-0455
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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
94 Old Short Hills Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 322-5000
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Monmouth Medical Center
300 Second Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-5200
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Clara Maass Medical Center
1 Clara Maass Drive
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-2000
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Community Medical Center
99 Highway 37 West
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 557-8000
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Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Avenue at Osborne Terrace
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 926-7000
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Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Avenue at Osborne Terrace
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 926-7000
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Jersey City Medical Center
355 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-2000
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RWJ University Hospital Somerset
110 Rehill Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 685-2200
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RWJ Physical Therapy at Carteret
60 Cooke Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 969-8030
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RWJ Physical Therapy at Scotch Plains
2120 Lamberts Mill Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 389-5400
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RWJ University Hospital Hamilton
1 Hamilton Health Place
Hamilton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-7900
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Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
600 River Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-1900
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RWJ Physical Therapy at New Brunswick
100 Kirkpatrick Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 545-0494
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The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes
200 South Orange Avenue
Suite 002, Lower Level, East Wing
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 322-7913
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RWJ Rehabilitation Lawrenceville
4152 Quakerbridge Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 245-7420
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Jersey City Medical Center Rehabilitation Services
100 Town Square Place
Suite 208
Jersey City, NJ 07310
(201) 915-2000
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