Sway Concussion Testing

Heartland is using a program called “Sway Medical”. Sway medical is a mobile app that utilizes the phone as an assessment tool.

Sway is a quick, app-based test that measures balance, reaction time, and cognitive function, giving staff and medical professionals valuable information if a head injury occurs.

Each athlete will complete a baseline Sway test, which provides a reference point for comparison should a concussion be suspected during the season. This helps ensure players return to play safely and responsibly.

The test will take place at Alomere Health in the lobby meeting room. 

This means a couple things:

1. Players that attend will need a phone, or access to a phone for testing (could use a parent phone) Skaters will test on this phone.

2. We will need to test the players listed above from U12/PeeWee up to U15/Bantam. 

A couple things that help with the actual testing:

1. Download the app ahead of time. 

2. Make sure the phone is charged up. Nothing worse than getting 3/4 of the way into the test and having the phone die.

3. Remove screen time limits for the Sway Medical App