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...
Category: Concussions
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
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
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
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 AthletesResults 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, RugbyNeurocognitive 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
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
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
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
Promising news on the concussion front
In another development, one that is especially encouraging for youth sports leagues that can’t afford to have medical personnel on the sidelines for every game, the Mayo Clinic has...
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Concussions, News, Youth Athletes
Pro sports now considering use of King-Devick Test when diagnosing concussions
“Hockey has an additional challenge because one of the things they test for is balance and of course you can't test balance on skates,” said co-creator of the King-Devick...
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Concussions, News, NHL, Video
NHL starts using concussion test Oak Brook entrepreneur invented
Added Ruben Echemendia, co-chair of the NHL/NHLPA concussion subcommittee: “We look forward to examining the results of this pilot project. It is our hope that the addition of the...
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Concussions, Hockey, News, NHL
NFL concussion diagnoses shot up in 2015, but maybe because because players are owning up more
Results from the joint NFL/CFL initiative to beta-test a new sideline concussion-detection screening should be available by late February. So said Jeff Miller, the NFL’s senior VP of health...
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CFL, Concussions, News, NFL
Kids and concussions: UM, Miami-Dade pioneer study of young athletes
“After the series, I got out, looked at the scoreboard and it was kind of blurry,” Decius said. “I started to feel a headache.” Student athletic trainers noticed Decius...