Concussions A concussion is a traumatic brain injury induced by biomechanical forces. It is caused either by a direct blow to the head, face, neck, or elsewhere in the body...
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RecognizeRespondManagePrevent Recognize Concussions are the most common form of head injury caused by an impact or forceful motion of the head or other part of the body, resulting in rapid...
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As the parent or guardian, you have a central role in supporting your child’s return to school. You are the advocate for your child between any medical professionals, your child’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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