HQ BaselineResource hub
Everything you wanted to know about baseline concussion testing.
Written for the people who actually have to run it — athletic trainers, school administrators, parents, and clinicians — not for SEO bots.
- Pillar guide12 min
What is baseline concussion testing?
The comprehensive pillar guide: definition, research, components, implementation, and how to use the data post-injury.
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- Reference8 min
SCAT6 explained
The 2023 CISG consensus tool in plain English — symptom eval, SAC, mBESS, tandem gait, and more.
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- Reference5 min
Child SCAT6 for ages 5–12
Age-adapted baseline and sideline tool for younger athletes. What changes and what stays the same.
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- Checklist4 min
Baseline testing checklist
A printable pre-season checklist for athletic trainers running baselines at scale.
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- Checklist4 min
Concussion checklist for parents
What to do before the season, on game day, and if a concussion is suspected.
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- Checklist4 min
Concussion checklist for coaches
The sideline signs, removal protocol, and your legal responsibilities.
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- Protocol6 min
Return-to-play protocol
The six graduated steps from rest to full-contact practice.
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- FAQ3 min
How often should an athlete re-baseline?
Annual reassessment, post-injury re-baseline, and when the data stops being meaningful.
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- Comparison7 min
HQ Baseline vs. ImPACT vs. Sway
An honest comparison of the three most common concussion baseline platforms.
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- Reference5 min
Concussion glossary
mBESS, PCSS, VOMS, SAC, CISG — every term you'll see in the literature.
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