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"I didn't want to lose playing time." A study (Bretzin et al., 2022) found that about 1 in 8 youth athletes kept a suspected concussion to themselves, and the pressure they felt mirrors what we see in high school and college athletes. Full study ➡️ na3.hubs.ly/y0tjnT0

The @SportsNeuroSoc Concussion & Brain Health Symposium is one of our favourite weekends of the year! Find us at our booth and let's talk about how we're helping teams manage concussions the right way.

The full report is called The Oversight Gap. It covers all of this — the data, the patterns, and what high-performing associations are doing differently. Free to read. No form to fill out. headcheckhealth.com/resources/repo…

Finding 5: The associations closing this gap did one thing differently. They stopped relying on individuals to remember and execute. They built a shared system with real-time tracking across every team. Less burden. Fewer surprises.

We surveyed 17 minor hockey leaders across Canada about player safety. They were not failing. Their systems were. Here is what the data showed. 🧵

One team was leading the entire country in concussions — for 4 straight years. It took league-wide data to finally find the cause. PFC President Randy O'Shaughnessy joins HEADCHECK Health Talks to tell the story. Listen now 🎧 na3.hubs.ly/y0sZ7x0

Meanwhile, For girls aged 10–19, ringette accounted for the highest number of reported concussions and other TBIs. Dive into the data 📊 health-infobase.canada.ca/datalab/head-i…

Ice hockey isn’t just Canada’s game. It’s also the leading cause of reported concussions among boys aged 5–14. According to a Government of Canada report, hockey accounts for the highest number of sport-related brain injuries in this age group.

New research shows minor hockey leaders believe their systems are working. Their own words reveal something different. Read the report. na3.hubs.ly/y0rWXn0

Observation of your child's symptoms and behaviors is crucial in diagnosing and managing head-related injuries. Learn more: headcheckhealth.com/blog/concussio…

No parent wants their child to suffer a concussion while playing sports, but the reality is, they can happen. Being prepared makes all the difference. To help you respond effectively, reduce risks, and support your child’s recovery, we’ve put together a simple checklist.

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Make sure athlete recovery is fully documented to keep reports accurate and your team aligned. ✔️ Add a clearance note ✔️ Finalize the RTP ✔️ Log any status changes ✔️ Download the full RTP summary Get the full breakdown and best practices on our blog ➡️ na3.hubs.ly/y0rrqB0

Learn why baseline concussion testing matters, how it works, and download our free checklist to ensure your team is prepared for a safer season: headcheckhealth.com/blog/baseline-…

A concussion baseline test is a pre-injury assessment used to measure an athlete’s normal brain function. It typically includes brief tests that evaluate things like memory, reaction time, attention, and problem-solving, along with symptom checklists and balance testing.