Dr. Masterson and the Excela Health Sports Concussion Program are proud
to be a credentialed ImPACT® Consultant and leader in sports concussion
management. Drs. Bryan Lee and Andrew Schleihauf are also part of the
Sports Concussion Program along with our orthopedic specialists, physician
assistants, nurses and a sports nutritionist.
About our program:
To aid in the continued health and well-being of our youth, we offer a
state of the art concussion program designed to not just provide the treatment
of concussions, but to reduce the risk of concussion while keeping people
active and involved. The focus of our Sports Concussion Program is to
educate and assist athletes, parents and coaches in the proper identification
and management of concussions. We utilize:
The ImPACT™ neurocognitive assessment tool
Force plate balance technology
Dynavision gross motor testing
RightEye Neuro Vision
Excela Health is the first in Pennsylvania to offer this set of tests to
understand the severity of a patient's head trauma more clearly and assess
recovery better.
Comprehensive management services to allow our specially trained medical
staff to guide the recovery of the concussed individual, providing a safe
return to play and protecting the future of our young athletes.
Baseline Impact Testing
Because All Concussions Are Serious Every student athlete should have a
Baseline Impact™ Test.
We recommend:
A baseline for students, ages 10 and older, who are involved in school
or club sports.
Available through Excela Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
The 20 minute test measures verbal and visual memory, reaction time, visual
motor speed and impulse control.
June 6, 2022 Through August 5, 2022 Baseline Impact Testing
Testing will be offered in the office for kids ages 5-9 and youth 10-18
years of age. Testing is not covered by insurance and cost of $25 is due
at time of service. You will receive a print out of the pediatric or standard version of the
ImPACT™ test for you to take home. For more information,
click here. To make an appointment for a Baseline ImPACT™ test please call 724-689-1070.
Be sure to mention Baseline Testing when calling. This is different than
a standard concussion appointment.
Due to COVID-19 procedures, patients and one guardian are permitted in
the office at the time of testing and are required to wear a mask.
Schedule a Baseline ImPACT Test
Baseline ImPACT testing is an important tool in the prevention of concussive
consequences for our youth. We now know that injury to a brain that has
not fully recovered from prior concussive injury can prolong recovery,
and possibly lead to devastating short term, or lingering long term issues.
Unfortunately there is no way to conclusively know when the brain is fully
back to baseline, and return to play is safe. Having a baseline ImPACT
neuro-cognitive test can aid in making the right decision.
Excela Health is offering baseline testing for kids 10-18 years of age
in the office or via telehealth for $25 from dates June 7 to August 27,
2021. Kids age 5-9 can be tested in office for the same fee. Every test
will be checked for validity by one of our experts, and results will be
discussed with the athlete and/or parent.
ImPACT is not a stand alone test in determining concussion recovery or
return to play. Excela Health has a comprehensive, state-of-the-art concussion
evaluation and management program. Having a valid baseline ImPACT test
is a first step in keeping our athletes safe. To schedule a baseline ImPACT
test, call
724-689-1070.
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