In 2017, the NFLPA Trust announced its Milestone Wellness Assessment program which provides screenings and tests designed for former players who have been removed from the NFL for 15 or more years.
The multidisciplinary treatment team at Tulane takes pride in our services to support players’ health and safety both on and off the field. The Milestone Wellness Assessment provides players with facilitated access to comprehensive evaluation and treatment plans. Those plans target and reduce potential health risks, promote overall wellness and determine players' potential health problems.
Each player participating in an assessment with us is assigned a care manager who will ensure rapid access to medical care, facilitate communication, and coordinate prompt care. Following the initial evaluation, the player will receive an individualized treatment plan with resources to access the recommended treatment(s). The player will also be provided follow-up contact after the initial evaluation, along with copies of the evaluation results and treatment plans.
The Milestone Wellness Assessment at Tulane Includes the Following:
Initial Screening
- Identification of potential needs
- Evaluation with appropriate medical personnel
Internal Medicine
- Hypertension/High blood pressure
- Prostate
- Diabetes
- Hearing/Vision
- Cardiovascular profile/screen
Orthopedic
- Lumbar/Cervical spine
- Knee and hip
Sleep
- Insomnia Severity Index
- Sleep Study
Nutrition/Body Composition
- Body composition assessment
- Nutrition consultation
Neuropsychological/Behavioral Health
- Neuropsychological test battery
- Psychiatric interview
- Psychological evaluation
Neurology
- Brain MRI
- Cognitive test battery
If players wish to include their significant other and/or family members, the Professional Athlete Care Team is available to provide education concerning the medical condition(s) that are identified by the evaluations and the treatment(s) that are recommended.
For more information, contact us at 504-988-8468. Or contact the Trust directly at 866-725-0063
