what is a baseline test for a head injury
A National Athletic Trainers' Association answered. Concussion baseline testing is a method of providing information regarding brain functioning of an athlete prior to receiving a head injury. The baseline allows for a normal or pre-injury test comparison if an athlete receives an injury. This testing becomes especially important for athletes who participate in contact sports such as football, soccer, and rugby, because of the potential for receiving blows to or hitting of the head.