What Is Baseline Concussion Testing?
Baseline testing is a comprehensive assessment of your normal brain function—before any injury occurs. It gives us a personalized benchmark so that if a concussion happens, we can compare you to you, not to population averages.
This is critical because:
- Symptoms alone are not a reliable indicator of recovery
- Each athlete’s brain function is unique
- Safe return-to-play decisions require objective data
Why Baseline Testing Matters
- 🧠 Establishes your personal cognitive and neurological baseline
- ⚖️ Enables accurate post-injury comparison
- ⏱️ Helps guide safe return-to-play timelines
- 🛡️ Reduces risk of repeat injury or prolonged recovery
Research shows brain energy levels can remain reduced even after symptoms resolve, which is why objective testing is essential.
What’s Included in Your Baseline Test
At EPIC Health and Movement, we use a multi-system, evidence-informed approach through the Complete Concussions platform.
Your baseline includes:
🧠 Cognitive & Memory Testing
- Immediate and delayed memory
- Concentration and processing speed
- Symptom scoring and medical history
👁️ Visual & Processing Speed
- King-Devick test (rapid number reading and eye tracking)
⚖️ Balance & Movement Testing
- Postural sway analysis using app-based tracking
- Tandem gait and dual-task walking
⚡ Reaction Time
- Drop-stick reaction testing
📱 Neurocognitive Testing (At Home)
- DANA cognitive testing (2 sessions required)
These components provide a comprehensive profile of brain function, not just a single score .
Individual Baseline Testing
Perfect for:
- Athletes of all levels
- Youth and high school sports participants
- Adults in recreational or competitive sport
Book a one-on-one session with:
- Dr. Danielle Wiesner
- Kinesiologist Lindsay Branton
✔ Personalized testing
✔ One-on-one guidance
✔ Full baseline profile
Team & Group Baseline Testing
We offer on-site or clinic-based team testing for:
- Sports teams
- Clubs and academies
- Schools and organizations
How It Works:
- Submit your team details and roster
- We coordinate staffing and scheduling
- Athletes complete pre-registration
- Your team attends a structured testing session with multiple stations
Our system allows for efficient, high-quality testing of large groups with multiple clinicians running dedicated stations .
👉 Ideal for pre-season preparation
What to Expect
Before Your Appointment
- Register with the Concussion Tracker system
- Download the app
- Bring your smartphone and login details
During Testing
- 45–60 minutes (individual)
- Structured station-based testing (teams)
- Guided by trained clinicians
After Testing
- Completion email with next steps
- At-home neurocognitive testing
- Secure baseline data stored for future comparison
Who Should Get Baseline Testing?
- Hockey, soccer, football, lacrosse athletes
- Gymnasts, dancers, and cheerleaders
- Youth athletes (recommended annually)
- Anyone in a risk-of-impact sport
When Should You Do It?
- Before the start of each sports season
- Ideally when healthy and symptom-free
- Repeated periodically to maintain accurate baselines
