Richard Jacobs, MD, a sports medicine physician at Northwest Orthopaedic, will apply a cognitive online test for athletes to complete before incurring injuries so the level of damage can be assessed against the individual athlete’s initial test after a concussion. This test will help the coach and medical team assess whether the athlete is ready to return to play.
Read the KNDO/KNDU report about the online concussion management program.
Read other coverage on concussion management:
– Research Links ALS-Like Disease to Competitive Athletes
– 5 Strategies for Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports Medicine
– 5 Tips for Building a Successful Sports Medicine Center
