Ascension St. Marys offering free sports physicals and concussion testing – MLive.com

SAGINAW, MI Ascension Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, in partnership with the Ascension Field Neurosciences Institute, will again be offering free sports physicals and concussion baseline assessments for middle and high school students.

This years tests will run from 4-8 p.m., Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26.

The hospital group says there are a limited number of appointments available, so calling ahead is advised. Anyone looking to schedule a physical or concussion test can call 989-497-3118.

Assessments will be provided at Ascension Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 4677 Towne Centre Road, Medical Arts Building 3, on the second floor.

Tests are estimated to take 15 minutes for a sports physical or 30 minutes for both a physical and concussion baseline.

Physicals will be performed by trained sports medicine physicians, orthopedic sports surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers and Central Michigan University family medicine residents and medical students.

Concussion baseline assessments are performed to measure normal functioning in multiple areas of the brain that are commonly affected following a concussion.

Assessments are done using the TRAZER Health risk assessment Concussion baseline/ RTP Protocol, where simulations mimic active gameplay and provide detailed data about an athletes performance capabilities.

Areas measured by this test include reaction time, reaction speed, heart rate, acceleration & deceleration capabilities and more.

Baseline assessments allow for comparison of post-injury state to baseline parameters for accurate diagnosis and proper return to play protocol.

Each student will need to bring a completed Michigan High School Athletic Association medical history/consent form and baseline consent form signed appropriately by a parent or guardian.

Parental attendance is required for students under 18. Forms are available online at http://www.fni.org.

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