Robert Kauffman, Founder of Sports Brain, a neuro feedback program working with NFL players, active and veteran military personnel. Bob Kauffman is the primary person involved with Sports Brain's neurofeedback study with the NFL Alumni chapter in Chicago and also the Retired Professional Football Players of Chicago.
Prior to helping found Sports Brain, Bob founded the American Institute of Learning and Cognitive Development, Inc. which later became Critical Thinking For Success, LLC. Bob started his career as a psychotherapist and is trained in individual, marital, family and group psychotherapy.
Baseline concussion test is the term for a test administered before a treatment or activity. The baseline testing process is only one part of an effective concussion management program
The baseline test is important because it can measure multiple aspects of performance:
- Cognitive (brain) function
- Vision
- Reaction time
- Balance
Concussion Management has growing complexity as the sports world battles concussion issues. Sports Brain provides many types of concussion management services including:
- Baseline testing programs
- Concussion Education Presentations for parents
- Concussion Training for coaches, trainers and administrators
How Preseason Baseline Testing Works
· As part of a proactive concussion management program, the athlete takes an annual baseline test before the sports season begins (or when uninjured). This baseline testing, together with a pre-season evaluation, is an essential part of the concussion management process.
· Sports Brain's Baseline Testing Program is managed by Certified Athletic Trainers with years of experience in working with athletes of all ages. All testing is done in a supervised environment with athletes free from distractions so they can perform their best.
· Sports Brain believes in a 3 prong approach to Baseline Testing. This means conducting baseline tests for neuro-cognitive skills, balance and vision. Too often an athlete recovers from a concussion in one area but is still lagging in other areas. By testing all three areas, the medical staff evaluating an athlete can get a much clearer picture of the recovery.
Thanks to Pete Koukos for his help with this week's bulletin.