HEADCHECK Health launches a free electronic version of the Concussion Recognition Tool 6 (CRT6®), helping coaches, parents, and volunteers identify and report potential concussions effectively.
When a 14-year-old soccer player took a knee on the field after a collision, her coach froze.
“Is it a concussion? She says she’s fine. Is it OK to let her back in the game? What are the signs to look for?”
Without a medical professional on the field and relying on memory, he got it wrong. She went back into play and suffered a second, more serious concussion.
Moments like that are why HEADCHECK Health worked with the Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) to launch an officially approved and free electronic version of the CISG Concussion Recognition Tool 6 (CRT6®). Now, any coach, parent or volunteer with a smartphone can:
- Quickly access the CRT6® tool anywhere, anytime, at no cost
- Get step-by-step prompts to avoid missed symptoms or RED FLAGS
- Record details of the incident to assist medical professionals in follow-up care
Why This Matters:
- 1 in 5 youth athletes will sustain a concussion this season ¹
- 55% of high school concussions go unreported when relying on self-reporting ²
- 1 in 5 paper medical forms contains human errors ³
“This work underscores our shared commitment to evidence-based concussion care for young athletes that is accessible” said Prof. Jon Patricios, Co-Chair of the Concussion in Sport Group Consensus process. “Tools such as this free electronic version of the CRT6® ensure that non-medical personnel from sports organizations can apply best practices with greater consistency and efficiency.”
“Digitizing the CRT6® and offering it as a free tool improves accessibility by removing barriers to proper concussion recognition in youth sport, where resources are often limited,” added Harrison Brown, Co-Founder of HEADCHECK Health. “This tool empowers laypeople to act appropriately when a child’s brain health is at stake.”
Available now for free at: https://www.headcheckhealth.com/crt6/
Also, an electronic version of Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 6 (SCAT6®), used by organizations with qualified medical professionals, is available for free through the HEADCHECK platform. These officially approved digital versions amplify the usability and accessibility of these gold standard tools in preventing concussion mismanagement.
For more about HEADCHECK Health, visit https://www.headcheckhealth.com/
For more about the Concussion in Sport Group, visit https://www.concussioninsportgroup.com/
Additional Free Resources:
- The Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport–Amsterdam, October 2022 (PDF Download)
- Introducing the Concussion Recognition Tool 6 (CRT6®) (PDF Download)
- The Concussion Recognition Tool 6 (CRT6®) (PDF Download)
Media Contact:
Andrew Ropchan
Marketing Manager, HEADCHECK Health
aropchan@headcheckhealth.com
References
- “Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion Data,” CDC, October 29, 2024, https://www.cdc.gov/traumatic-brain-injury/data-research/index.html
- Wallace, J., Covassin, T., Nogle, S., Gould, D., & Kovan, J. (2017). Knowledge of Concussion and Reporting Behaviors in High School Athletes With or Without Access to an Athletic Trainer. Journal of athletic training, 52(3), 228–235. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-52.1.07
- “Eliminating Common Errors in Forms Processing for Healthcare,” ParaScript, July 8, 2013, https://www.parascript.com/blog/eliminating-common-errors-in-forms-processing-for-healthcare/
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