BEST specializes in the assessment and management of patients and/or athletes using sophisticated software tools that asses brain functioning. These tools tap into a range of neurocognitive functions such as balance, memory, reaction time, processing speed and impulse control, and include a symptom checklist which together assist health care professionals in making safe’ return-to-activity’ decisions. 

The focus is on a holistic approach to managing and supporting a patient or athlete’s brain health. The use of state-of-the-art neuropsychological assessment of brain functioning enables those in the positions of care to feel secure, by tracking the neuropathological trajectories of patients for diagnostic or rehabilitation purposes. It provides the much needed assurance that athletes have recovered neurocognitively and symptomatically from a concussive brain injury, without risking premature return-to-activity while they are still in the process of recovering from the injury. Based on individualized assessments for each concussed patient or athlete, tailor made recommendations are made for a carefully monitored, step-by-step re-entry to school, sporting, everyday living and working involvements. 

In line with the international standards of best practice in neurocognitive evaluation for clinical purposes and/or sports concussion management, the directors of BEST are in the process of expanding its national network of neuropsychologists. These neuropsychologists work in collaboration with medical doctors, servicing organizations, schools, clinics and private individuals to provide optimal evaluation of brain function and state-of-the-art recommendations for return-to-activity in the physical, learning and occupational spheres.

Since 2002, the BEST academic and clinical directors have been involved in the neuropsychological management of patients with brain related disorders using computerized neurocognitive testing in clinical settings, as well as providing optimal annual concussion management to thousands of athletes, at school, university, club and professional levels, in all major provinces nationally and internationally. Meet our team below: