Concussions

Concussions & Sports Injuries

In June 2023, a new Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The Statement provides evidence-based recommendations for management of concussion in sport. It is based on an international expert panel, multiple systematic reviews, and outcomes from the 6th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport.

Some of the updates include:

  • New and updated age-appropriate tools to aid identification and management of condition
  • New versions of return to active sport and education strategies
  • Stronger evidence for benefits of light intensity exercise within first 48 hours to aid recovery
  • New, targeted approach to rehabilitation
  • Call for interdisciplinary working group to guide research about potential long term effects of concussion

For more information, read the Statement here.

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) has been updated to incorporate the latest evidence into the CATT’s courses, resources, and website content.

 

E.D. Snapshot Concussions & Head Injuries in Grey Bruce

Concussions are the most common form of head injury and can be caused by either direct impact or forceful motion of the head or other part of the body that results in rapid movement of the brain within the skull.  A hit or fall can damage your brain, so know the signs of a concussion… and when in doubt, sit it out! See a healthcare provider if you think you or a loved one has suffered a concussion

Here are some signs that may indicate a concussion or head injury:

Headaches

Nausea

Dizziness

Light Sensitivity

Noise Sensitivity

Sadness

Anger

Frustration

Nervousness/Anxiousness

Irritable

Fogginess

Difficulty Thinking

Feeling Slowed Down

Difficulty Concentrating

Difficulty Remembering

Difficulty Falling or Staying Asleep

Sleeping More/Less than Usual

 

Parachute Canada released the first ever Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport in 2017, with an updated edition in 2024. This comprehensive guideline covers pre-season education and the recognition, medical diagnosis, and management of athletes who sustain a suspected concussion during a sport activity. It is aimed at ensuring sport participants with suspected concussions receive timely appropriate care, and proper management to allow them to return safely to their sport to continue training, competing, and enjoying a full, active life. The guideline is available at Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport – Parachute

Parachute Guide to Concussions

 

Resources for Professionals

Resources for Parents

  • The Youth Concussion Awareness Network (You-CAN)   is a group of high school students across Canada raising awareness about concussions. By working together with their peers, students are able to share concussion knowledge and resources to help make a difference in their community.

Resources for Coaches and Teachers

  • The Ministry of Education expects all school boards in Ontario to develop and maintain a policy on concussion. PPM 158: School Board Policies on Concussion provides direction to school boards on the development and implementation of their policies.

Resources for Athletes

Resources for Municipalities

Online Learning

For Coaches: Making Head Way Concussion eLearning Series

For School Staff (including educators, administrators and support staff): Ophea’s Concussion Prevention, Identification, and Management for Schools 2023/24 e-Learning module

Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) for Medical Professionals, Coach or Officials, Parent or Caregivers, School Professionals, Youths, Athletes, Worker or Workplaces, and Women’s Support Workers: Home (cattonline.com)

 

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