Entire off-road program to use new software to identify, assess and manage concussions
The Trek Factory Racing (‘TFR’) off-road program is proud to announce a relationship with HeadCheck Health Inc. (‘HeadCheck’), an innovator in concussion management software and services. The TFR cross country, enduro, and downhill teams will all utilize HeadCheck to improve the identification, documentation, assessment and management of concussions.
HeadCheck will be working with all off-road programs under the TFR banner
TFR programs compete at the highest level of mountain biking, and experience some of the most challenging circumstances in sport. The team wants to have the maximum number of precautions in place to protect the health of their athletes should an accident occur.
“This is about taking care of our athletes, pure and simple,” said Trek Sports Marketing Director Tim Vanderjeugd. “Anytime we can give our programs the tools to help better identify and manage concussions in support of the long-term health of our riders, we are all in.”
HeadCheck visited team camp to inform riders on the new partnership and we will help
HeadCheck brings organizations the latest, most innovative technology backed by evidence-based science to help them better manage their concussion policy. HeadCheck’s mobile and web-based software is adapted to an organization’s policy, personnel and resources and is currently deployed by professional and amateur teams in over 15 sports such as football, rugby, hockey, soccer, and more.
“We are excited to be working with a forward-thinking organization such as TFR,” said HeadCheck CEO Harrison Brown. “We know they take health and safety very seriously and explore all avenues to take care of their riders.”
From XC to Enduro to Downhill, riders will have the new program at their disposal
TFR riders know that the real dangers of concussion exist when the initial injury is not properly identified and documented.
"Mountain Biking and racing in particular can be a dangerous sport,” said TFR rider Anton Cooper. “Head injuries are common but the correct knowledge on how to manage them is not so widespread. I've been fortunate enough myself to have never had any issues with concussion, but it was great to get some baseline data in case I ever do sustain a head knock. I now have some clear baseline data I can refer back to test and monitor my symptoms, progression and recovery if that situation ever occurs."
Baseline testing was a major part of getting riders set up properly
TFR’s on-site team staff for all three off-road programs will be operating HeadCheck at competitions. Per team policy, all riders underwent a baseline concussion assessment in February which can be used as a comparison for post-injury assessments. Documentation of tests will be available to medical professionals to assist in their clinical judgement of whether to remove riders from competition, and to help ensure their safe return upon recovery. In addition, riders will be able to track and self-report any symptoms from their mobile devices to help complete the circle of care.
