Minnesota Hockey Journal

October 2013

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YOUR BASELINE AND POST-INJURY CONCUSSION SPECIALISTS DOES YOUR CHILD'S CONCUSSION CLINIC CLAIM THEY ARE EXPERTS AT CONCUSSION CARE? ASK YOUR CHILD'S CLINIC THESE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: 1. Do they provide multiple baseline testing options and post-injury care? Reason: A well rounded clinic can accommodate individuals, teams, and all post-injury assessment needs 2. Are ALL the physicians ImPACT CIC certified? Reason: Only CIC certified physicians are suppose to read and evaluate post-injury ImPACT testing results 3. Do they have Physical Therapist's specially trained in treating concussions? Reason: Treating a concussion requires very specific knowledge and training 4. Do they have Comprehensive Neurotologic Balance Testing Labs? Reason: Many times dizziness and imbalance can occur with a concussion, requiring further testing to diagnose 5. Do they have a concussion assessment tool to use during any sporting event? Reason: Real time data application that allows you as a parent, athletic trainer and coach to assess your athlete's concussion symptoms and balance. This allows better outcomes with immediate real time data. Download NDBC's application below for Android and Apple by using the QR code or visit our website. National Dizzy and Balance Center...Yes! Partnerships National Dizzy and Balance Center has 4 convenient locations: Burnsville Coon Rapids Edina St. Paul (952) 808-9000 (763) 786-6900 (952) 345-3000 (651) 221-0303 w w w. StopDizziness . com

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