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Physicals & Concussions

Physicals

Who needs a Physical Examination?

  • All students entering Kindergarten
  • All students entering Seventh Grade
  • Any student at any grade attending Chadron Public Schools for the first time
  • Student athletes must have a physical each school year they compete in activities
  • Kindergarteners and Out-of-State transfers to any grade are required to have a vision evaluation

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Concussion Information

At Chadron Public Schools we believe that safety and welfare of student athletes has always been a prime importance, it is the intent of Chadron Public Schools to reemphasize that if your son or daughter is a student athlete, that we take concussions very seriously. Students diagnosed with a concussion from a health care professional will be required to return to learn and participate through a variety of cognitive and physical tests to assure their safety when returning to competition.

Sway Testing Information

Chadron Public Schools aims to reduce the risks associated with concussions through a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach. Chadron Public Schools uses Sway Medical’s mobile concussion application to measure balance and cognition before the season starts and during the return to play protocol after an injury has occurred. Sway Medial concussion testing uses the accelerometers and sensors that are built into most mobile devices to measure balance and cognition. This objective data will assist healthcare professionals in making the best decisions for the care of your student-athlete. Chadron Public Schools requires baseline Sway testing for most sports. When a concussion is suspected, the baseline assessment is used to compare with all post-injury testing.

What Parents/Guardians need to know:

  • The Sway mobile app is compatible with Apple iOS and Android operating systems.
  • All PHI data collected during the screening process is de-identified and stored in a HIPAA-and FERPA-compliant cloud. Access to this data is restricted the Chadron Public Schools medical staff, overseen by the Activities Director.
  • If any technical support is needed for a student’s test, a Profile ID code is used to associate with that student to communicate with the Sway Medical Technical team. No name will be associated with their profile.
  • Baseline testing takes 20-25 minutes to complete either in person or remotely. o Each test will be reviewed by a healthcare provider prior to participation in school activities.
  • Baseline testing will be done yearly and post-injury testing will be done as clinically appropriate throughout the recovery process.

Due to firewall and app store restrictions, some countries will not have access to Sway Medical in your app store. If you are not able to download and complete the test, there will be time committed to testing when students arrive at school.

For more information regarding the Chadron Public Schools concussion policy or Sway software, please reach out to the Activities Director and visit the following link: Sway’s Patients, Athletes & Parents FAQ page.