Does your athlete have their baseline concussion test? ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ I think that 10 or so years from now concussion baseline tests will be another standard safety practice, similar to going to the dentist every six months or putting on your seatbelts.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ "Concussion baseline testing is an assessment of an individual's cognitive functioning, usually conducted through a series of facilitated tests. The test is typically given to athletes at the beginning of a season in order to establish a "baseline" score. If the athlete later sustains a concussion, the baseline score can be used to help determine the severity of the concussion and whether or not the athlete has fully recovered. While concussion baseline testing is not required by most governing bodies, it is generally seen as a best practice in concussion management. In addition to cognitive functioning, concussion baseline testing may also assess other aspects of brain function, such as reaction time and balance, su...