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Concussions happen more often to children and adolescents.
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| Concussions
Statistics on how many athletes a year suffer a sport related concussion are foggy. It is estimated that there are 110 concussions per 100,000 Canadians (children and adolescents up to 200 per 100,000). Add to this the NHL's Sidney Crosby being diagnosed with a concussion in early-January followed by the results of Bob Probert’s brain scan by Boston University; concussions have become a hot topic throughout 2011. Organizations like Canadian Academy of Sport and Execise Medicine (CASEM), Hockey Canada, SIRC and ThinkFirst.ca are developing programs to educate athletes, coaches, parents, physicians, and administrators on the seriousness of this type of injury.
For year round resources check out the videos, articles, podcasts, and leading resources on the SIRC Concussion online resources.
Check out the resources SIRC has compiled for you below.
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SIRC Concussion Online Resources
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Concussions: What You Need To Know
Concussion recognition and management has become a major topic among the governing bodies of high school and college athletics. More will be asked of sports officials than ever before to be aware of signs, symptoms and behaviors of head trauma among athletes. It could be the difference between life and death. George Hammond reports on the recent NFHS rule change concerning concussion management, and how this affects officials.
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Concussion Kit /Le KiT pour commotion cérébrale
Updated in 2011, this bilingual concussion kit will be useful to coaches, parents, physicians, athletic trainers, physiotherapists, athletic therapist, nurses, athletes, schools, sporting association and others. It contains an information brochure for coaches and parents, a pocket card for quick reference, athlete concussion card and return to play guidelines for rugby, basketball, hockey, football, soccer and general sport.
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Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports
This free, online course is available to coaches, parents, and others helping to keep athletes safe from concussion. Created by the CDC in the US, it features interviews with leading experts, dynamic graphics and interactive exercises, and compelling storytelling to help you recognize a concussion and know how to respond if you think that your athlete might have a concussion. Once you complete the training and quiz, you can print out a certificate, making it easy to show your league or school you are ready for the season.
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What is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician?
Sport and Exercise Medicine physicians have specialized
training and skills that position them to be caregivers for active patients of all ages. They have an interest in the
promotion of lifelong wellness and fitness, as well as in
prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and injury.
Many have completed further professional training,
in the form of a Sport Medicine Fellowship and/or an additional
university degree (Master’s or PhD level) in a
related discipline such as sport medicine, exercise science
etc.
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Working in Sport and Exercise Medicine – Be Prepared! Part 1
Working in Sport and Exercise Medicine – Be Prepared! Part 2
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Sidney Crosby returns to play.
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SIRC members have access to SIRC librarians and we are pleased to share some of your questions.
Dear SIRC Librarian:
I have heard that there are different kinds of concussions and wanted to know what the difference between a linear concussion and a rotational concussion is?
Thanks,
Peter
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