New Test for Traumatic Brain Injury Scrutinized
A test for mild traumatic brain injury is srutinized as to whether it is effective for athletes.
In the wake of increased awareness of concussions on the playing field, the journal Neurology recently published that the King-Devick is an accurate and reliable method for identifying athletes with head trauma. The test takes only 2 minutes and involves reading rapidly a series of single digits presented left to right on printed cards.
Jeffrey S. Kutcher, MD, assistant professor of neurology at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and director of the Michigan Neurosport Program, acknowleges the test does address certain functions of brain injury. However Dr. Kutcher, who is co-chair of the American Association of Neurology - AAN Section on Sports Neurology, says that using proper technique including using appropriate equipment, playing by the rules and waiting a sufficient time before resuming play should be adhered to.
The real concern was that the King-Devick has recently been found marketed on the internet. Read more about the rapid number reading test by clicking here.
Brain injury is really harmful and one of the major injuries. thanks for the information anyway I can use these information to prepare my college speech. thanks