Pre-season (baseline) and concussion assessment
Practice your sport with confidence and avoid complications thanks to an accurate pre-season assessment (baseline) and concussion testing. Thanks to these valuable tools, you will be sure to obtain treatment adapted to your needs in the event of an injury. Benefit from the support of our team of experts for a safe sports season!
What is a pre-season assessment (baseline)?
L’évaluation pré-saison (ou test baseline) sert à dépister les déficits fonctionnels qui pourraient rendre la personne plus susceptible de se blesser ou encore avoir un impact sur sa performance sportive et académique. Elle permet de recueillir des données sur ses capacités cognitives et physiques avant le début de la saison sportive. Ces renseignements peuvent ensuite être utilisés comme point de comparaison, en cas de blessure à la tête, par exemple.
Why take a concussion test?
The concussion, caused by a direct blow to the head or indirect impulse to the head by a fall on the buttocks, for example, or a whiplash, can cause immediate or delayed symptoms such as headaches and difficulty concentrating. The baseline test provides an objective measurement of brain function, which facilitates assessment and treatment, in the unfortunate event of an injury. It allows for personalized recovery, ensures a safe return to play and helps prevent future injuries by identifying risk factors.
Prevention and management of concussions
Baseline testing is essential for athletes
Types of pre-season assessments
Although it is recommended to carry out the baseline test before the start of the season, it is also possible to carry out assessments during the year. Moreover, do not hesitate to contact us if you notice a significant change in your state of health. Receipts will be given to you for your insurance.
Fitness assessment
Specific to the sport or physical activity practiced
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (1 hour 15 minutes for the evaluation and 1 hour for obtaining the program)
Allows us to analyze :
Joint mobility
Motor control
Dynamic movement
Balance and breathing
Basic pre-season assessment
Duration : 1 h
Includes :
Pre-season concussion baseline assessment (visual, vestibular, balance, and basic cognition)
Objective RightEye Assessment
SILVER pre-season assessment
Duration : 2 h
Includes :
History, medical history and the setting training objectives
Full neurological assessment
RightEye, Senaptec, NeuroTrackerX assessment
Analysis for training
DELUX pre-season assessment
Duration : 3 h
Includes :
History, medical history and the setting training objectives
Full neurological assessment
RightEye, Senaptec, NeuroTrackerX assessment
Musculoskeletal mobility and motor control assessment
Analysis for training
High-tech tools
Tailor-made courses
Vertex offers 90 to 120 minute conferences and training to coaches, parents and athletes to explain the theoretical foundations behind sports performance, injury prevention and concussion management. The more informed we are, the better our decisions regarding our health!
Services designed for you
Specializing in concussion management and neuroperformance, the Vertex clinic brings together a multidisciplinary team focused on your well-being. Athletic therapists, coachs en préparation mentale, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, occupational therapists, naturopaths, everyone works collaboratively to offer you care and services designed for you. We look forward to welcoming you to our premises in Mirabel, on the North Shore, in the Laurentians!