1. Open the buckles and pre-tighten the straps symmetrically so there is a slight amount of slack in the straps. Close the buckles. 2. Ask the subject to brush their […]
The SCAT5 is a standardized tool for evaluating concussions designed for use by physicians and licensed healthcare professionals. It was created by the International Concussion In Sports Group [...]
Once again is the note that the SCAT5 should not be used as a stand-alone method to diagnose concussion, measure recovery or make decisions about an athlete’s readiness to return […]
The second part of Step 4 of the Office or Off-Field Assessment component of the SCAT5 , the Neurological Screen is Balance Examination, using the Modified Balance Error Scoring System […]
Step 6 of the Office or Off-Field Assessment component of the SCAT5 is the Decision recording. In this section the results of the previous sections are recorded together with the […]
Step 5 of the Office or Off-Field Assessment component of the SCAT5 is Delayed Recall. The delayed recall test should be performed after 5 minutes have elapsed since the end […]
