Concussion Testing
The 2023-2024 Pali Lacrosse Board is happy to announce that, in partnership with the Cedars Sinai Kerlan Jobe Institute, we again are offering Baseline Concussion Testing for free for all our lacrosse players this season. The Sports Medicine Program of Cedars Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute has graciously donated the testing to our program. While the concussion rate for lacrosse players is low, they still do occur in this contact sport and we want to be sure our players have the best practice protocol in place.
All of our student-athletes playing lacrosse in our program this season will be emailed a link to take the ImPACT Baseline Concussion Test from home free of charge. Baseline Concussion testing is done every year as young brains at this age are developing and changing; so, the results need to be kept up to date every year.
Please see below for information from Cedars Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute about concussions, the current baseline testing they are providing and why this is an important step for our athletes. If you or someone you know suspects they have a concussion, please immediately consult a physician for accurate diagnosis and care.
We are very grateful to Cedars Kerlan-Jobe Institute for their partnership and support!
WHAT IS CONCUSSION TESTING:
Concussion testing provides a baseline for motor skills and cognitive skills. Those skills are again assessed after a concussive event to determine when the brain is completely healed and it is safe for a player to return to class and the field (which are not necessarily simultaneous).
WHEN PALI LACROSSE TESTING WILL TAKE PLACE:
The Cedars Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute will be sending out a link to parents for players to take an in-home baseline concussion test at the beginning of February. The test takes approximately 40 min and will need to be done with a computer or laptop with a mouse, in a quiet area away from distractions.
The physical environment should be quiet and free of noise.
All mobile phones, music players, and other electronic devices should be turned off.
The test taker should not be engaging in another activity or conversing with others.
Ideally, the test should be administered in an area limiting glare on the screen. Testing outdoors in direct sunlight is not recommended due to potential issues with glare.
CONCUSSION RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINE
CONCUSSION RETURN TO LEARN-EDUCATORS