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Concussion Awareness

Concussion Awareness

Concussions can occur while participating in any sport or recreational activity. Since the circumstances under which a concussion can be sustained are so varied, it’s important for all coaches, parents, and athletes to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and what to do if a concussion occurs.

These concussion awareness resources have been developed as part of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s “Active & Safe” initiative and are designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of your athletes. Get concussion smart via our award-winning “Making Head Way” eLearning modules, test your concussion IQ, find out what happens during a concussion, or simply browse through real concussion stories.

More information is available on the Coaching Association of Canada's website, and for a limited time, they are offering free NCCP ELearning module on concussion awareness. The Coaching Association of Canada's website regarding concussion awareness can be found HERE.

If you are interested in learning more about concussions below is are some articles that you may be interested in reading;

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-care-news/articles/2018-04-11/study-traumatic-brain-injuries-linked-to-dementia, April 2018. People who have suffered a traumatic brain injury have a significantly higher risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, than people who have no history of injury.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321430.php, April 2018. A new study finds that players of contact sports have differences in their brain activity when compared with people who play non-contact sports. The authors ask whether micro concussions are to blame.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/09/26/553714674/1-in-5-teens-report-they-ve-had-a-concussion, September 2017. A new analysis confirms what many doctors fear — that concussions start showing up at a high rate in teens who are active in contact sports.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/01/18/a-new-study-shows-that-hits-to-the-head-not-concussions-cause-cte/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.9ae1d9178189, January 2018. A new study shows that hits to the head, not concussions, cause CT.

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20180525/Most-concussion-patients-do-not-receive-follow-up-care-after-hospital-discharge-says-study.aspx, May 2018. Most concussion patients do not receive follow-up care after hospital discharge, says study.