In concussion, observation is not a measurement, nor is it a treatment.
QED HIA brings immediate neuro-trauma assessment to basketball at every level — from NBA court-side to grassroots clubs worldwide. NBA and FIBA protocols upgraded, not replaced.
Basketball involves rapid direction changes, aerial collisions, elbow-to-head contact, and hard-floor impacts. Despite being one of the world's most-played sports, no governing body — from NBA to FIBA to grassroots — has a standardised pitch-side neuro-measurement protocol with active intervention capability.
"The future of basketball is not detection. It is the management of the player under pressure."
— Ken Little, COO QED HIA / ABTGlobal
QED Neuro Benchmark™ establishes a player's individual neurological baseline before competition. It captures cognitive function, reaction timing, neural patterns, and physiological readiness to create a measurable reference point. This transforms player assessment from subjective observation into objective data, enabling precise identification of deviation following impact or fatigue. In basketball, where aerial collisions and rapid deceleration create cumulative neurological load, this baseline is the foundation of every welfare decision.
QED Body Mapping™ uses advanced thermal and physiological pattern recognition to identify asymmetry, inflammation, and stress across the body before injury occurs. Rather than diagnosing structural damage, it highlights risk patterns associated with overload, compensation, and pre-injury conditions — enabling proactive intervention before a player ever reaches the court-side assessment.
QED Neuro Architecture™ defines how an athlete's brain processes information, stress, decision-making, and recovery response. By mapping individual neurological profiles, teams gain insight into cognitive resilience, reaction behaviour under pressure, recovery variability, and focus patterns — essential in a sport where split-second decision-making under fatigue determines outcomes.
QED HIA introduces real-time intervention directly on the court using bioelectric technology (AcuScope). Once a potential head injury is identified, intervention begins immediately, supporting neurological stabilisation rather than waiting passively for symptoms to evolve. This integrates seamlessly alongside existing NBA and FIBA protocols without replacing them — the first active intervention capability in any basketball concussion framework.
QED HIA extends beyond diagnosis into a structured recovery pathway using NeuroScope and ongoing monitoring. Players transition from clinical care to at-home recovery, with continuous tracking of neurological improvement against their original baseline. Return-to-play decisions are supported by measurable data, not subjective timelines — safer, faster, and more reliable, with reduced long-term risk.
The complete QED HIA pathway — for every basketball player, every game, every season.
| Governing Body | Existing Protocol | Region | QED HIA Adds | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBA | NBA Concussion Protocol | North America | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | Pilot Ready |
| FIBA | FIBA Medical Regulations | International | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | Pilot Ready |
| NCAA Basketball | NCAA Concussion Management | USA College | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | In Development |
| NBL (Australia) | NBL Medical Protocol | Australia | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | In Development |
| EuroLeague | EuroLeague Medical Standards | Europe | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | In Development |
| WNBA | NBA/WNBA Concussion Protocol | North America | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | In Development |
Contact Ken Little to arrange a demonstration for your club, academy, national federation, or governing body. QED HIA integrates with your existing medical team — no replacement, just a measurable upgrade.