Concussion Assessment and Management

Concussion baseline and post-injury follow-up testing is offered at the Matthew Gfeller Center for youth, middle school, and high school student-athletes from the surrounding communities. This comprehensive evaluation encompasses computerized cognitive testing, computerized balance testing, clinical cognitive and balance testing, symptom assessment, and a concussion history assessment.

Fee structure for concussion baseline assessments:

    $50.00 per individual (for single participants)

    $40.00 per individual (if 2-3 individuals schedule a group testing session)

    $30.00 per individual (if 4 or more individuals schedule a group testing session)

   Please call the Matthew Gfeller Center (919.962.0409) to schedule baseline testing

For post-concussion assessments:

To schedule an appointment for our Monday Clinic or inquire about fee structures for post-concussion evaluations call UNC’s Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation  (919.966.8813).

Education and Outreach

Concussions and other head injuries can be serious and potentially life threatening injuries in sports. Research indicates that these injuries can also have serious consequences later in life if not managed properly. A concussion occurs when there is a direct or indirect insult to the brain. As a result, transient impairment of mental functions such as memory, balance/equilibrium, or vision may occur.

It is important to recognize that many sport related concussions do not result in loss of consciousness and, therefore, all suspected head injuries should be taken seriously.  Coaches and fellow teammates can be helpful in identifying those who may potentially have a concussion, because a concussed athlete may not be aware of their condition or potentially be trying to hide the injury to stay in the game or practice. No athlete should be allowed to return on the same day of a suspected concussion. All athletes suspected of having a concussion should see a physician trained in concussion assessment and management.

Matthew Gfeller Center personnel often reach out to the community to provide training and support to medical professionals concerning the assessment of concussion by giving presentations, providing consultations, and sharing materials to individuals in the medical community. In addition, Matthew Gfeller Center personnel also reach out to parents, coaches, and athletes interested in learning more about brain injury in sport through presentations, visits to schools, and providing educations materials. If you are interested in obtaining materials or information on brain injury in sport, please do not hesitate to contact the Matthew Gfeller Center at 919-962-0409 or by e-mail.

External links for sport-related traumatic brain injury materials

The First Annual Matt Gfeller Sports Safety Spectacular

On Saturday July 30th, 2011 the first annual Matt Gfeller Sports Safety Spectacular was held at Wake Forest University’s BB&T Field. The event hosted mini-camps for players, coaches, and athletic trainers to learn about the sport-related concussion in football. The following clips contain video footage of Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz’s opening address to the players present at the event.