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ImPACT South Africa has launched a new website.

http://www.impacttestoffice.com

All Software and Ordering Questions:
Email: info@impacttest.com or call (877) 646-7991

Send an email to the ImPACT Team and we will make sure you receive all of our newsletters, updates, and announcements.

An online (flash) version of the industry leading ImPACT Concussion Management Software is now available.

The Online ImPACT test is easy to use and easier to administer for our clients and schools. The new technology utilizes the FLASH programming language for better graphics and ease of use.

Secure logon, encrypted data transfer and encrypted storage for high security are all a part of the new ImPACT offering. Security is a major asset with access to test results strictly controlled by clinicians, doctors, and athletic trainers. Also, data privacy is always protected.

The ImPACT Team recommends the evidence-based guidelines below for determining which athletes should be given a baseline test. We recommend that Contact/Collision sport athletes receive a baseline, whereas NORMATIVE DATA can be used for all other injured athletes.

Below is an article that was published in the journal Pediatrics that outlines which athletes should be considered Contact/Collision versus Limited Contact versus Noncontact.

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University of Pittsburgh study shows that changes in brain function seen on functional MRI scan can be measured by neuropsychological testing...

ImPACT Applications, Inc. (ImPACT) and Major League Soccer (MLS) have announced a strategic partnership to launch a formal Concussion Management Program that will promote testing, education, awareness, and state-of-the-art standards of care to each of MLS’ 13 teams.

BALTIMORE – US Lacrosse today announced a strategic partnership with ImPACT Applications, Inc. (ImPACT) to launch a formal Concussion Management Program that will promote testing, education, awareness, and state-of-the-art standards of care to the national lacrosse community. Four US Lacrosse National Teams (Men’s National Team, Women’s National Team, Men’s U-19 Team, and Women’s U-19 Team) will also adopt the program.

All-Star Sports has just announced their new partnership with ImPACT to bring a whole new level of protections to baseball and softball players. Through this collaboration we hope to raise the level of awareness and educate players, coaches, and parents about the signs and symptoms of concussions.

For more information look for details on All-Star helmet hang tags this season.

(March 2, 2009, Earth Times) It is believed that an alarming 41% of high school athletes who suffered an initial concussion are returned to active play too soon...

(November 18, 2008, Portsmouth Herald News) Grey Carman doesn't remember the hit, but the lingering effects have yet to go away.

The 15-year old Exeter High School freshman still suffers from short term memory loss and can only see in black and white...

(January 5, 2009, Daily American) When Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a concussion in a game against Cleveland, his measure of impairment was determined by an ImPACT test...

(March 7, 2009, Twincities.com) As Corey Koskie tries to return to baseball, he can't help but feel bitterness toward a team whose doctors took a hazy view of his post-concussion symptoms....

90 Minute Webinar Includes:

30 minutes of Keys to Clinical Interpretation

30 minutes of Case Presentations

30 minutes of Q&A

August 20, 2008 (123 Idaho) Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club today announced it will donate $30,000 to the youth head concussion education and prevention program, sponsored by Dr. Caroline Faure, Ed.D., assistant professor in the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education at Idaho State University...

ImPACT

By John Doherty

Times Sports Correspondent

CONCUSSION FREE FOR ALL IN INDIANA

If you've been a regular reader of this column, the first time you saw any mention here of the ImPACT Concussion Management program was in June of 2001...