get an objective measurement of cerebral concussions
Cerebral concussions are among the most worrisome injuries for athletes, as there is no objective method of evaluation that can determine when an athlete is truly ready to return to competition. Returning to the playing field too early can bring about a recurrence of the concussion, which can cost an athlete his career and can mean enormous expenses for professional sports teams. This is where the NeuroMinder, a device marketed by the firm CogniSens Athletics, comes into play: through this technology developed in Montréal, it is now possible to get an objective measurement of the athlete’s cognitive state. By comparing this with a healthy athlete’s standard measurement, medical staff can evaluate and manage the injured athlete’s cognitive state until he is ready to return to competition at its highest level. This major discovery was made by Professor Jocelyn Faubert, who heads the Université de Montréal’s Psychophysics and Visual Perception Laboratory; he is also lead scientist at CogniSens Athletics. The firm, which markets his work, is managed by Jean Castonguay.
