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Concussion resources
Signs and symptoms
Prevention and risks
Treatment
Tracking
Concussion resources
Concussion resources
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Concussion recognition and management
Key publications
For health professionals
Concussion recognition and management tools
A standardised tool for recognising a concussion:
Concussion Recognition Tool 5 (CRT5)
A resource to support the safe return to daily activities at school after a concussion:
School concussion protocol template (PDF)
A resource to support the safe return to sport after a concussion, and after a return to school:
Sport concussion protocol template (PDF)
A mobile app to help parents manage their child's concussion: Progressive Action and Concussion Education (PACE app). Available on
Android
and
Apple
mobile devices.
A resource to help teachers and school staff support children and youth in their return to school after a concussion:
SCHOOLFirst handbook
Key publications
The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport
uses current scientific evidence to help guide decisions on concussion:
diagnosis
management
treatment
Anyone who interacts with athletes should refer to this guideline and make use of the tools it provides. These include:
parents
trainers
coaches
teachers
healthcare professionals
The
International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport
provides a foundation for the development of the Canadian Guidelines on Concussion in Sport.
For health professionals
Concussion recognition and management course:
Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Medical Professionals (CATT)
A standardized tool for evaluating concussions in sport, for use by physicians and licensed healthcare professionals:
Sport Concussion Assessment Tool: 5TH EDITION (SCAT 5)
(PDF)
A standardized tool for evaluating concussions of children, for use by physicians and licensed healthcare professionals:
Sport Concussion Assessment Tool for Children Ages 5 TO 12 Years (Child SCAT5)
(PDF)
For more information
Parachute Canada
: a national charity that promotes evidence-based injury prevention resources and tools
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
: a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto that operates a paediatric concussion centre.
Sport Information Resource Centre
(SIRC): aims to empower sport organizations and individuals by sharing evidence based knowledge.
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Date modified:
2018-07-24