Visual Test Effective in Diagnosing Concussions in Collegiate Athletes
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 13:00
in Psychology & Sociology
A sideline visual test effectively detected concussions in collegiate athletes, according to a team of researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. This quick visual test, easily administered on the playing field, holds promise as a complement to other diagnostic tools for sports-related concussion.