Concussions Archives | King-Devick Technologies, Inc.

November 27, 2018

Commonly used concussion test useful in confirming—but not making—diagnosis for pro athletes

As each season progressed, in situations where players were diagnosed by a physician as having suffered a concussion, the King-Devick test accurately predicted that a player had a concussion...

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Concussions

November 26, 2018

Arizona doctor launches program to identify, head off youth sports injuries

Dr. Jennifer Wethe, co-director of the Mayo Clinic Arizona Sports Neurology and Concussion Program, said that with testing athletes who need help can get it and those who can...

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Concussions, Youth Athletes

November 23, 2018

King-Devick test shows reliability in assessing sports-related concussion

The King-Devick test of oculomotor performance is a simple and reliable tool for diagnosing sports-related concussion, according to a study. The authors recommend that it should be more widely...

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Concussions

September 26, 2018

Story of the Week: Utility of the King–Devick Test for Assessment of Sports-Related Concussion

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In a prospective cohort of 22 male Australian football players, the investigators evaluated the diagnostic accuracy and test–retest repeatability of the King–Devick (K–D) test for identifying sports-related...

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Concussions, Research

August 14, 2018

Why I Like The King-Devick Concussion Tool

By Dev K. Mishra, M.D. President, Sideline Sports Doc Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: The King Devick test is an easy, fast, and reliable...

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Concussions, Football, High School, Hockey, Youth Athletes

June 11, 2018

Introducing FDA Cleared K-D Balance – Available Now

King-Devick technologies, inc. revealed K-D Balance, the most recent addition to their suite of objective screening tools, is now available for purchase. K-D Balance is an FDA 510(k) cleared mobile...

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Concussions, Neurological Function, News

May 19, 2018

NASCAR using King-Devick test as part of evaluation for concussion

“The field of concussions is constantly evolving, and we work with experts across the country in maintaining a proactive approach to prevention and assessment,’’ a NASCAR statement read. “At...

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Concussions, NASCAR, News

May 18, 2018

NASCAR and IndyCar adapt new tests for concussion screenings

By Bob Pockrass, NASCAR CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR is implementing the use of the King-Devick test to screen for concussions when drivers are brought to the infield medical center....

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Concussions, News

January 30, 2017

Mayo Researchers Study New Way to Diagnose Concussions

In the state of hockey, a group of Mayo Clinic researchers has a different goal in mind. They believe there are better ways to diagnose concussions. With the help...

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Concussions, Hockey, News, Research, Video, Youth Athletes

January 18, 2017

Results of injury study revealed

The PRISP report also provides an update on key research projects around concussion prevention, artificial turf injury risk and how best to manage athletes on artificial turf, training load...

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Concussions, News, Rugby

January 14, 2017

Neurocognitive Tests for Concussion: Wave of the Past? Mayo team says current protocols outmoded

A group of Mayo Clinic researchers argued in a new review that sports concussions — at least in ice hockey — can be diagnosed more accurately with objective tests,...

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Concussions, Hockey, News, Research, Youth Athletes

April 28, 2016

New Canadian Football League player health and safety measures for 2016 season

“Our research last year, conducted in concert with the National Football League, showed promising results and that has led the medical staffs from our clubs to conclude that the...

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CFL, Concussions, News

April 22, 2016

Neurologists admit youth concussions a scary part of contact sports

“There is no substitute for a parent’s judgment, or anyone’s judgment, that a child should come out of a game,” she says. “The KD test is helpful when there’s...

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Concussions, News, Youth Athletes

March 30, 2016

UP Trainer testing for concussions on the sideline

“They’re willing to accept a more quantitative test, as opposed to me just saying their balance is off, their speech is off—all the things I could say,” Dorothy Jamison,...

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Concussions, News, Youth Athletes

March 18, 2016

Valley company adds eye-tracking technology to sports concussion test

EyeTech partnered with the makers of the K-D test this year, enabling clinicians to monitor and measure an athlete’s eye movement while taking the test. Watch the Video

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Concussions, News