Table 2:

Regression-based z scores for postseason ImPACT composite scores for football players (n = 63) and control athletes (n = 34)a

ImPACT Composite ScoreFootball Players (n = 63)Control Athletes (n = 34)P Value of χ² Test
z Scores (Mean) (SD)Percentage < 1.5 SDPercentage < 1.5 SD
Verbal Memory composite−0.36 (1.28)275.9.01b
Visual Memory composite−0.46 (1.02)1911.8.36
Visual Motor composite−0.24 (1.18)20.63.02b
Reaction Time composite−0.45 (1.29)23.85.9.03b
Total Symptom Score0.17 (1.60)14.38.8.44
  • a Variables controlled for in the regression models: 1) baseline scores, 2) age, 3) test-retest interval.

  • b Statistically significant.