A Cognivue memory test at the Padda Institute in St. Louis takes about ten minutes at a computer screen, responding to simple tasks. It measures memory, focus and reaction time, so changes can be tracked over time. Nothing touches you.
Your physician orders this test when the answer will change your care. Ordered tests are tracked at each visit of our physician-directed physiotherapy program until they are complete.
What is Cognivue?
Cognivue is a computer-based check of memory and thinking. You sit in front of a screen and react to simple on-screen tasks. Our Cognivue cognitive assessment page explains why a pain practice uses it.
How does it help with pain?
Memory, focus and reaction speed can slip after a head injury, with long-running pain, or with some medicines, in ways a scan does not pick up. Cognivue puts numbers on them, so your physician can see whether they change.
What will you feel?
Like an easy computer game. Nobody touches you, and however you feel during it is fine.
How do you get ready?
Bring your reading glasses. Try to get a good night of sleep beforehand.
What should you tell us first?
- Let us know if you need glasses for screens or find a computer mouse hard to use
How long does it take?
About ten minutes.
What to remember
- Memory, focus and reaction speed get a number.
- Bring your reading glasses.
- Repeat tests show change over time.
Show us you have it: If the screen was hard to see or tough to use at any point, say so. If any part is unclear, ask, and we will walk through it again at your next visit.
Related reading: what untreated pain does to thinking, chronic pain and memory.