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Returning to Sport

By CATT OnlineAthlete, Coach, Concussion, Parent & Caregiver, Player or Participant, Youth

It is important that the athlete has successfully returned to school or work before fully returning to sports or other physical activity. Returning to physical activity too early may result…

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November 15, 2017
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Returning to School

By CATT OnlineConcussion, Parent & Caregiver, School Professional, Youth

After a student is free from symptoms or has rested for two days maximum, a gradual return to school can begin. It is important that students follow a controlled, gradual…

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November 15, 2017
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Returning to Daily Life/Work

By CATT OnlineAthlete, Concussion, Featured, Parent & Caregiver, Player or Participant, Workers & Workplaces

Use the Return to Activity and Return to Work strategies to help guide the return to cognitive aspects of daily life and work. Use the Return to School guidelines to…

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November 15, 2017
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How to Prevent Concussion and Support a Student’s Return to School

By CATT OnlineConcussion, School Professional

As with any health and safety issue, implementing policies and procedures related to concussion is an important step to create safe and supportive environments. This type of environment decreases the…

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November 15, 2017
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Managing an Athlete with a Concussion

By CATT OnlineCoach, Concussion

A concussion is a brain injury and can at times be difficult to manage. The long-term health of an athlete who has sustained a concussion is dependent on a management…

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How can Concussions Affect Students at School?

By CATT OnlineConcussion, Parent & Caregiver, School Professional

A concussion can affect a student’s physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning. These symptoms can have an effect on their learning in the following ways: Physical Cognitive Emotional/Behavioural Tires easily Sensitive…

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November 15, 2017
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Evaluating, Managing, or Referring a Patient with a Suspected Concussion

By CATT OnlineConcussion, Medical Professional
The information below addresses how to evaluate a patient for a suspected concussion, how to return patients to functionality, how to manage symptoms of concussion, when to refer to a...
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November 15, 2017
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Concussion and Physical Activity

By CATT OnlineAthlete, Concussion, Parent & Caregiver, Player or Participant, School Professional, Workers & Workplaces

Physical activity should initially be limited to prevent prolonging recovery and from sustaining another concussion. A person recovering from a concussion is at risk of sustaining another concussion. Physical activity…

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The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources addressing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Good concussion management is pivotal to minimizing the risk of brain damage and may reduce long-term health consequences.

 

The BCIRPU offices are located on the traditional and unceded land of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

 

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