You have read Concussions 101 but would still like some more education on concussions?
Parachute: Parachute provides education and resources to prevent, recognize and manage concussion, including return to play guidelines.
www.parachutecanada.org/concussion
Concussion Awareness Training Tool: toolkits providing training in the recognition, treatment and management of concussion for: 1) Medical Professionals; (2) Parents, Players, and Coaches; and (3) School Professionals.
Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation Concussion Guidelines: There is more information provided here on the considerations when returning to activity/work/school.
http://onf.org/documents/guidelines-for-concussion-mtbi-persistent-symptoms-second-edition
Neurosymptoms.org: An easy-to-understand patient’s guide to many neurological symptoms.
Dr. Mike Evans’ educational video on concussions: This is a nice introductory video to concussions and their management provided in an easy-to-understand format.
evanshealthlab.com/concussion-management
Canadian Paediatric Society: Sport nutrition position statement
http://www.cps.ca/documents/position/sport-nutrition-for-young-athletes
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre: They have a similar informational handout that you may find helpful
Vestibular Disorders Association: A nice resource for patient’s experiencing symptoms from vestibular illnesses.
Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA): OBIA provides information, education, advocacy, community resources and support to brain injured persons and their families.
obia.ca or call 1-800-263-5404
Toronto ABI Network: The Toronto ABI Network provides information about acquired brain injury and community services and helps to connect with people to services.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital – Concussion Centre: Free concussion education sessions and information about concussion and safely returning children and youth to activities.
Hollandbloorview.ca/concussion
Concussions Ontario: This organization aims to improve concussion care in Ontario. The site provides information about concussion diagnosis, management tools and resources.
Brain Injury Society of Toronto: An organization with the mission to enhance the quality of life for people in the City of Toronto, living with the effects of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) through education, awareness, support, and advocacy. They have made this educational video series titled “Persistent Concussion Symptom Series” that patients have reported to be helpful.