Services & Specialties

Metro Orthopedics and Sports Therapy Concussion Management Program

M.O.S.T. is now proud to offer the ImPACT Test to our local and regional athletes and organizations. Our staff of doctors and certified athletic trainers have been administering ImPACT baseline testing as well as post-injury consultations for over four years and recently earned the title of Credentialed ImPACT Consultant (CIC). M.O.S.T. is the only Credentialed ImPACT Consultant sports medicine clinic in the Washington Metropolitan area.

About ImPACT

ImPACT is currently the most widely utilized computerized concussion management program in the world and has been implemented effectively for high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. A large number of sports teams and organizations, including the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles, and Washington Capitals, use ImPACT for concussion assessment. M.O.S.T. implements and manages ImPACT for the Washington Freedom of the Women’s Professional Soccer League

ImPACT stands for Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test. It is a sophisticated software program developed to help sports-medicine clinicians evaluate recovery following a concussion. ImPACT is a computer test that evaluates multiple aspects of neuro-cognitive functioning including memory, brain processing speed, reaction time, and post- concussive symptoms.

Baseline Test:

The baseline test is a pre-injury measurement of an athletes’ cognitive function (should be taken before your season starts). Should an athlete sustain a concussion, post-injury tests can be compared to baseline data and provide valuable information that aids in the return-to-sport decision. Baseline tests are recommended for any athlete ages 11 and up, especially for those who participate in contact sports.

Post-Concussion Test:

If a concussion occurs, a post-concussion test would be administered 48 to 72 hours after the injury (it is important that you report your injury to us within this time), and interpreted by a medical physician and/or a certified athletic trainer. These results are then compared to the baseline data to assist in determining the degree of recovery. Additional post-injury tests may be required until complete recovery has occurred.

Please contact us for cost information. Teams of 10 + members will be eligible for a discount.

At M.O.S.T. we are aware of the increased importance of the proper management of mild traumatic brain injuries. Therefore, our medical team will put all of its knowledge to work to ensure that you go through all the steps needed for a 100% safe return to play after a head injury is suspected!

* Both the baseline and post-concussion tests are internet-based and should be taken in our offices for proper supervision. The test takes approximately 30 minutes to complete

* All patients must complete and bring a “Consent For ImPACT Testing and Release Of Information” form to their appointment

For more information or to make an appointment please email or call Zack Delgado, ATC – Director of Concussion Management Program @ zdelgado@mostsportsmedicine.com / 301-588-7888 x220