“When they can see a number and see a time that is different from their baseline,” said Dorothy Jamison, ATC. “They all have a baseline test and they see...
Sailors uses the K-D test during practice, when the Falcons are without the luxury of an athletic trainer. “If a kid gets hit and he’s a little woozy, then...
The manner in which the eyes scan during a reading-related task may be an indicator of Alzheimer’s disease. This was demonstrated in a recent study in the Alzheimer’s Disease...
Conduct baseline King-Devick testing on any patient who participates in sports. We constantly encounter news stories about the latest professional football player suffering from brain damage due to recurring...
The Canadian Football League (CFL) has extended a breakthrough concussion screening study to all of its teams during this season. The CFL has been collaborating with the creators of...
In addition to this initiative designed to improve the recognition of concussed players, the RFU and the English professional club game is investigating the value of the King Devick...
During the initial visit, it is also important to determine whether the patient has had any baseline testing. “If they had any computerized neurocognitive testing, obtain those results, Dr....
In addition to early detection of vision problems, another important step before your child starts the school year is to give them a baseline test for concussion. Brenart Eye...
A brief, simple number naming test known as the King-Devick (K-D), can differentiate between cognitively healthy elderly individuals and cognitively impaired people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including those with...
King-Devick Test helps screen for cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease For the first time, researchers have determined that a brief, simple number naming test can differentiate between cognitively healthy...
Steve Devick receives first ever CLF innovation award In a star-studded event, Steve Devick, CEO and Founder of the King-Devick Test was awarded the innovation award for his sideline...
There aren’t many rooms CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge walks into where he is not one of the smartest people in it. The CFL has expanded its concussion protocol, adding...
Third time local entrepreneur has been recognized for his groundbreaking work in last eight months CHICAGO, IL (June 15, 2016) – The Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) will honor Steve...
Stop the Stigma Around Head Injuries How to encourage young athletes to talk about head injuries It’s not easy to pull a young athlete out of a game. Even...
What to Know Before You Enroll 3 important questions to ask before enrolling your child in a sports program Organized sports help encourage children to stay active, teach them...