A growing awareness among coaches and athletes for the risks of head injuries has led a number of athletic associations to require athletes to receive baseline testing and head injury awareness education prior to participation in practices or games. While we do urge our players to take advantage of the many free or discounted baseline testing programs available throughout western PA, we do not make testing a prerequisite to playing. Free or low-fee testing is available via UPMC Sports Medicine Heads Up program, underwritten by the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation; information regarding the testing dates and locations is posted at the News and Announementspage. We do encourage parents (and athletes if possible) to attend an education session or watch a video on head injuries/concussions at the UPMC sports medicine website. More information is available at the Registration, Info, Directions page.
Baseline testing registration is available for all sports, including any upcoming spring or summer sports. Go to the Please take a moment to read the specifics of the program below:
You can register at:
www.upmc.com/baselinetesting
Baseline testing registration is available for all sports, including any upcoming spring or summer sports. Go to the Please take a moment to read the specifics of the program below:
- Anyone age 7 and older can have a baseline test for a minimal fee of $25.00.
- Children ages 12 and under should be tested yearly; children ages 13 and above can be tested every other year.
Note: If your athlete participated in the the ImPACT Baseline test in 2013, when we first began recommending the program, and was 13 or older at that time, it is recommended that the test ought to be repeated this summer.
- Adults too can sign up for a baseline test if interested.
- Testing is currently being conducted at the Center for Sports Medicine.
- Summer locations and August testing dates will be posted soon.
- For group or organizational testing please contact Patrick Huber at 412-432-3635
You can register at:
www.upmc.com/baselinetesting