Concussion Awareness Program

Today is the seventh annual Rowan’s Law Day in Ontario. We join partners across the province in honouring Rowan Stringer’s legacy and creating change to support the health and safety of children and youth. Read Rowan’s story: ontario.ca/page/rowans-la…

Concussion Awareness Week 2024 will take place across Canada from September 22 to 28. Observance dates and activities in each province/territory are determined locally. CCN-RCC members, watch for our e-blast next week highlighting resources and events!

We have updated our website with a new look and the latest features. Check it out! @injuryresearchbc @bcchresearch #cattonline #concussion #concussionprevention #WebsiteUpdate

🚩How much should I rest after a concussion? ▶️After the initial injury, stop the activity right away and get medically assessed ▶️ 1-2 days at most of reduced activity is suggested. Gentle walking & daily activities are recommended as tolerated in first 1-2d ▶️After 1-2d: Gradually resuming light to moderate aerobic and cognitive activity is strongly recommended to help you recover pedsconcussion.com STOP #Bedroomjail

Head injuries are a leading cause of death to kids on bicycles. A properly fitted and correctly worn bike helmet can make a dramatic difference, cutting the risk of serious head injury by up to 60%. parachute.ca/en/injury-topi… #TurnSafetyOn #ParachuteVZ

The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport, 2nd edition is meant for use by everyone with a role interacting w/ athletes, inc. parents/caregivers, coaches, officials, teachers, trainers & licensed healthcare professionals. Learn more at parachute.ca/en/professiona… #ConcussionEd

❗️Call for Submissions❗️ The call for submissions for the Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions 4th Annual Meeting is now open. Submissions are being accepted for symposia and individual scientific abstracts. 🗓️Feb 1, 2024 🔗 ccn-rccevent.com/submit-a-propo…

Sept. 24 – Sept. 30 is National Concussion Awareness Week. Did you know that concussion symptoms may not appear immediately after head impact? It’s time to be more aware of concussion safety in sport. @ParachuteCanada to learn more: shorturl.at/tIJL2 #ConcussionEd

La semaine nationale de sensibilisation aux commotions cérébrales se déroule du 24 sept. – 30 sept. Les symptômes peuvent ne pas se manifester immédiatement après un choc à la tête. Insistons sur la sécurité dans le sport. @ParachuteCanada : shorturl.at/tIJL2

Concussion Awareness Week is Sep 24–30, 2023! Join us this week in raising awareness about concussions in your community. For concussion resources and to see the Concussion Awareness Week toolkit, visit cattonline.com/resources #concussionbc #concussionweekbc

#LivingGuideline Concussion Clinical Update ➡️When to rest ➡️ Early aerobic exercise therapy for treating concussion ➡️Timing med clearance ➡️Return to Sport & School ➡️CRT6/ACRMdiagnostic criteria/SCAT6/SCOAT6 ➡️Screentime pedsconcussion.com/2023-living-gu… @CHEO @UofT Funded by:@ONThealth

Concussion Awareness Week in Canada is taking place September 24- 30. Check out our latest network e-blast for resources and upcoming events: mailchi.mp/e4f9e203ea8d/c… #ConcussionEd #HeadstrongCanada #RowansLawDay

Concussion Awareness Week will be taking place from Sept. 24 - Sept. 30. SIRC will be highlighting the latest resources, content and information on concussions. If you're hosting events, be sure to share them in our calendar sirc.ca/create-events/ #WeAreHeadstrong

Females may experience #concussions differently than males🧠Check out this infographic from @CDCgov for more!

Join our free webinar series starting Tuesday Sept 12 at 6pm, with new webinars biweekly. Anyone suffering from concussions, their families, and health care professionals are welcome and can benefit from this webinar series. Register today using the QR code in the attached flyer!

Our process from the start to the #Top10 concussion research priorities following the @LindAlliance process. View the process here: bit.ly/psp_process For more information, go to our website: concussionpsp.com #ConcussionPSPCanada

We present the ‘Top 10 Concussion Research Priorities’ set by Canadians with #concussion lived experience, their caregivers and clinicians. ❔ What research question interests you most? bit.ly/psptop10 concussionpsp.com #ConcussionPSPCanada

June is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth. Concussions are a brain injury that can affect anyone and can be caused by falling, playing sports or being in a car accident. You can view our resources on concussions anytime: bit.ly/3qfiGln #BrainHealth #Concussion

Experienced a concussion? Interested in participating in research? We want to learn from you: how do you think & feel about concussion & recovery? What does ‘recovery’ mean to you? What does ‘recovery’ look like?

🚨Participate in #Research🚨 Are you a teenager affected by a concussion during high school? Consider joining our study about the experiences of youth facing barriers to positive development who have had a concussion to understand what meaningful social support is to them.