St. Mary’s of Michigan will offer free Sport Physicals and Concussion Baseline Assessments for middle and high school students on Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28 from 7 am to 11 am at their Towne Centre location. Appointments are necessary and can be arranged by calling 989-497-3200. A limited number of appointments are available and people are urged to call as soon as possible.
Additional Concussion Baseline Assessments dates include Tuesday, August 2 and Wednesday, August 3 from 3 pm to 7 pm in the Towne Centre Conference Room. Call 989-497-3118 to schedule an appointment.
A concussion baseline assessment is performed to measure normal functioning in multiple areas of the brain that are commonly affected following a concussion. Baseline assessments allow for comparison of post-injury state to baseline parameters for accurate diagnosis and proper return to play protocol.
Assessments are performed using the TRAZER where simulations mimic active game play and provide detailed data about an athlete’s performance capabilities.
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 strongly encouraged. Forms are available online at www.fni.org.
St. Mary’s of Michigan Towne Centre is located at 4599 Towne Centre on the corner of Towne Centre and Schust in Saginaw Township. Please use the Emergency Department entrance doors (Schust side entrance).
Baseline assessments are offered through St. Mary’s of Michigan and Field Neurosciences Institute Concussion T.E.A.M. (Treatment, Education, Awareness, Management), the first clinic in the area to provide care in the treatment and prevention of concussions.