BrainCheck is a portable rapid measurement of brain function designed to aid in the diagnosis of traumatic brain injury. Based on cutting-edge neuroscience research, BrainCheck allows coaches, military personnel and healthcare professionals to better determine when an individual is in critical need of care. More accurate assessment can prevent further harm to those who are concussed and reduce false positives for those who are not.
The Center for Disease Control estimates that up to 5 million incidents of traumatic brain injury, also known as concussion, occurred over the past year. The concussion rate in expected to rise over the next decade as more individuals partake in sporting activities.
This anticipated increase is alarming. Repeated blunt force trauma to the head can cause chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative disease that progresses to mental debilitation. Symptoms of CTE usually take many years to appear and typically emerge subtly as apathy, depression or irritability. As the condition progresses, individuals may experience tremors, speech problems and dementia. Career football players are exhibiting the symptoms of CTE in growing numbers, and it is a particularly widespread problem for soldiers who repeatedly sustain mortar shell attacks at close- to mid-range. Many of them report memory and coordination problems years after the injury.
Currently no medical procedures can reverse the potential long-term effects of traumatic brain injury. However, proactive steps can be taken to reduce the threat of CTE years down the road. Athletic trainers, coaches, and medical providers can now leverage BrainCheck to make more informed decisions with respect to potential player injuries and whether clinical care is warranted.
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1. Pre-Season Assessment: At the beginning of each season, each player takes a baseline assessment using BrainCheck. Results are securely synced to the cloud in accordance with the strictest of privacy standards.
2. Perform a Post-Injury BrainCheck: If a player sustains a potential injury, the player takes a BrainCheck on the sidelines of the playing field. The test takes about 6 minutes, and requires no expertise to be administered.
3. Make an Informed Decision: Providers use the BrainCheck results for the most well-informed return-to-play or healthcare decision.
4. Post-Assessment Follow-Up: Physicians use BrainCheck to track performance over the course of treatment.
All-in-One Concussion Management Tool: Keep track of entire team or platoon on one unit. Administer multiple BrainCheck assessments over a coarse of time and track changes in cognitive performance.
Proven by Neuroscience: Developed by a top-notch team of neuroscientists, physicians and programmers, BrainCheck is based upon the go-to tests of brain function.
Easy to Use: BrainCheck has passed rigorous field testing with many different user groups, resulting in an assessment that's quick and easy to administer.
Reliable: BrainCheck was designed from the ground up using the Android platform. That means consistent performance over the long haul.
24/7 Customer Support: Day or night, rain or shine, you can count on BrainCheck's team of trained professionals to answer any questions that may arise.