Posts Tagged ‘concussion’
Baseline tests provide comparisons for student athlete’s suffering possible concussions
In order for the ImPACT tests to function properly, student athletes are given a baseline test before the beginning of playing season. The results to the baseline tests are then compared with ImPACT results to determine the severity of athletes’ injuries. Read to find out what sort of tasks athletes are tested on.
Read MoreNeurocognitive baseline tests help Webster and SLIAC schools measure concussion severity
All SLIAC student athletes are now required to take neurocognitive test at the beginning of each season. Now, athletic trainers have another tool from these tests to more safely judge concussions suffered by their athletes.
Read MoreWebster University baseball senior center fielder Cody Stevenson returns after concussion
After suffering a concussion resulting from hitting the center field wall in the College World Series, Cody Stevenson returned to play summer baseball. Even after he was motionless for 30 seconds after his collision, he says he feels no major effects of the concussion.
Read MoreAthletic trainers and concussions: A Q&A with Webster athletic trainer Jennifer Popken
Webster athletic trainer Jennifer Popken answers questions on concussions.
Read MoreJosh Papes suffered two concussions in same soccer season
Papes had to miss three games and a week of classes after a concussion that left him sensitive to light and sound. Papes said since recovering he hasn’t felt any side effects of the concussions.
Read MoreFormer Webster University women’s soccer player discusses effects of her concussions
Kelly Strecker, who graduated from Webster in 2009 after playing soccer for the Gorloks, considers herself lucky. Though she sustained only two concussions in her time at Webster, she says she feels no long-term effects.
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