Biodex Concussion Management Program Is Simple To Implement And Provides Another Tool For Concussion Evaluation

“From what I've seen so far, the Biodex Concussion Management Program is very simple to implement, software friendly and takes a logical approach to the evaluation of concussion patients. I very much like that it provides a nice graphical output and includes a database program that allows users to easily view the various measurements that are part of the protocol.

“At The University of Tampa, we are broadly implementing the Biodex program with our teams for baseline testing of athletes, particularly for our higher risk sports. The baselines established will be used with post-injury evaluations to provide another diagnostic tool in our toolbox when an athlete is unfortunate enough to suffer a concussion. We'll use the balance data and reports generated by the Play It SAFE® protocol in conjunction with neuro-cognitive testing and subjective evaluations to help determine when players are ready to return to action or when they should stay on the sidelines to prevent putting their health at further risk.

“Although we are just getting started with our own athletic baseline testing, we are also planning to reach out to local high schools to see if they would like to have their sports teams tested under the Play It SAFE® protocol. I think that would be one way we, as a university, can give back to the local community.”