Press Releases

ImPACT Applications, Inc. has launched ImPACT Passport™, a free mobile app allowing anyone who has taken an ImPACT neurocognitive test to provide test results to health care professionals, record symptoms and locate a care provider. The app is most useful for those with a Passport ID – a secure personal identification code assigned to each…

ImPACT Applications, Inc., developers of ImPACT® (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), and GotSoccer LLC have agreed to a three year exclusive arrangement to bring baseline concussion testing to the youth soccer market. The partnership will enhance player safety and make it easier for soccer associations, clubs and coaches to adhere to the concussion laws in each state.…

ImPACT Applications, Inc., developers of ImPACT® (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), was named No. 7 among the world’s ten most innovative health care companies in Fast Company magazine’s annual ranking of the world’s Most Innovative Companies for 2014.  Fast Company’s annual Most Innovative Companies issue honors leading businesses including Google, Amazon, and Nike, along with such rising newcomers as GoPro,…

New CMO role will further company growth in concussion management products, training and partnerships ImPACT Applications, Inc., developers of ImPACT® (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), announced that Dr. James S. Gyurke has been named chief marketing and sales officer. In his new position, Gyurke will oversee all sales and marketing functions for ImPACT Applications,…

Michael Wahlster, ImPACT Applications’ Chief Executive Officer recently appeared on the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s TechVibe Radio with Audrey Russo, Jonathan Kersting and former Pittsburgh Steeler Charlie Batch. Michael discussed ImPACT’s Concussion Management Model as well as latest product releases and training/education initiatives. TechVibe Radio can be heard on 104.7 FM News Talk every Saturday at…

Designation recognizes Shift as a model for quality concussion care ImPACT Applications, Inc., developer of the ImPACT Test and ImPACT Concussion Management Model, has named Shift Concussion Management, Inc., in Guelph, Ontario an “Ontario Center of Excellence.”  Shift Concussion is the only provider in Canada to obtain this unique designation. The designation recognizes Shift for…

Company plans further growth in concussion management products, training and partnerships ImPACT Applications, Inc., developers of ImPACT® (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), today announced that Michael Wahlster has been named Chief Executive Officer and appointed as a member of the Board of Directors; and that Dr. Mark Lovell, former C.E.O. and a co-founder of the…

ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer (ITAT) program provides advanced training and leadership opportunities LAS VEGAS, NV —  ImPACT Applications, Inc. introduced the IMPACT Trained Athletic Trainers (ITAT) program today at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) 2013 Clinical Symposium and Convention.  The ITAT Program presents athletic trainers a new opportunity to become leaders in ImPACT Test…

ImPACT® expands mobile products to assist in concussion management anywhere, any time PITTSBURGH, PA — ImPACT Applications, Inc., developers of the ImPACT Test and ImPACT Concussion Management Model, today introduced PCSI™ (Post-Concussion Symptom Inventory), Sideline ImPACT® and a new Mobile ImPACT Customer Center (MICC). These new mobile applications can be used at the site of a potential injury…

Concussions continue to affect all levels of athletics in the U.S., with an estimated 3.8 million recreation and sports-related concussions occurring in professional, collegiate and youth sports each year.(1) According to the American College of Sports Medicine, approximately 85% of those concussions go undiagnosed.(2) The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation today announced that it has partnered…