Ex-NFL quarterback Gus Frerotte focuses on brain health monitoring app
Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewAug 08, 2017
Fortunately, at 46, he feels pretty healthy when reflecting on former teammates who might not have fared as well.
"I'm fortunate that generally in the quarterback position, you're not taking as many hits to the head as some other positions," he said.
Frerotte is part of a
"We want everybody to be able to understand their own brain health," said Frerotte, who lives in
Frerotte played in the
He works at RC21X, based in
Users of the app play games to measure memory and neuromotor skills. Over time, the data create a baseline for individual users.
The Roberto app, which launched in February, has about 10,000 downloads in 104 countries.
"It gives players a chance to see their brains and monitor activity every day if they want to," Frerotte told the Tribune-Review on Monday. "It provides an easy way to look at the most vital organ in your body."
CEO
Carlos, a former West Virginia University football player, began thinking about creating the company after a friend's teenage son suffered a brain injury and died in 2008. RC21X opened in 2013.
Before the Roberto app was revealed, RC21X was launched as a desktop brain performance monitoring tool.
The app's users include more than 650 former
Carlos said people who use the app twice a week can generate trend data to learn more about individual brain health.
"You're able to collect data on any child or any adult in the world," he said.
Recent publicity surrounding football players and brain injuries could make the app increasingly relevant.
Frerotte said he agreed with comments last week by Dr.
"I really think that assessment by
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