Clinicians use a variety of tests to check athletes’ brain and body functions and confirm they are functioning correctly. Epidemiologic data shows consistent injury patterns that have helped develop diagnostic algorithms. To test for overall cognitive function and examine processing speeds in athletes, neuropsychological tests, consisting of cognitive tests and the Wechsler Memory Scale are used [1]. For assessing direct injury to the brain, doctors use SCAT tests, MRI scans, CT scans, and Biomarker tests to search for brain damage due to soccer injuries [2].

To test the effects of plyometric training, isokinetic strength, aerobic capacity, and joint laxity on an athlete's progress and strength, laboratory testing with a triaxial accelerometer to collect data is used [1].