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Concussion Resources

The following resources contain credible, evidence-based, and up-to-date information about concussion.

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Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport

The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport has been developed to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion receive timely and appropriate care, and proper management to allow them to return to their sport. 2nd Edition (2024) now available!

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Canadian Concussion Network

Established in 2020 the Canadian Concussion Network/Réseau Canadien des Commotions (CCN-RCC) has a vision to establish and guide a coordinated national research and knowledge translation agenda. This agenda aims to reduce the risk of concussions and their consequences across four broad domains: prevention, detection/diagnosis, prognosis/modifiers, and treatment.

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Living Concussion Guidelines

Guideline for Concussion & Prolonged Symptoms for Adults 18 years of Age or Older

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Living Guideline for Diagnosing and Managing Pediatric Concussion

The recommendations and resources found within the Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion Care are intended to inform and instruct care providers and other stakeholders who deliver services to children and youth who have sustained or are suspected of having sustained a concussion. This guideline is not intended for use with patients or clients over the age of 18 years.

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Peds Concussion - Concussion Handout for Healthcare Professionals

These handouts are in pdf format and are printable. Handouts include the most up-to-date return to school protocol, return to activity and sport protocol, and recovery tips.

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Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic

The Complex Concussion Clinic is a multi-disciplinary clinic for patients with prolonged concussion symptoms of 1-12 months directly related to Sport Concussion.

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University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre – Concussion Clinic

The Acute Sport Concussion Clinic (ASCC) is in the Sport Medicine Centre within the University of Calgary. It was established to provide timely, evidence-based care for people who may have suffered a concussion while participating in a sport.

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Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) For Medical Professionals

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.

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Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Concussion Course: Prevention, Detection and Management

This free interactive online course is a collaboration between the University of Calgary and Université Laval. It provides an in-depth understanding of concussion prevention, detection, and management.

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Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport — The 6th International Conference on concussion in sport held in Amsterdam, October 2022

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.

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Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC)

The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre is one of 11 International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee.

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Parachute - Concussion Resources for Health Professionals

Parachute has gathered the best in evidence-based information, training, assessment tools, documentation forms, guidelines and patient resources to help you recognize, manage and treat concussion.

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Parachute - Concussion Guide for Physicians

Parachute has gathered the best in evidence-based information, training, assessment tools, documentation forms, guidelines and patient resources to help you recognize, manage and treat concussion.

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Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport

The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport has been developed to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion receive timely and appropriate care, and proper management to allow them to return to their sport. 2nd Edition (2024) now available!

LEARN MORE
Parachute - Concussion Guide for Parents and Caregivers (2024)

Parachute Canada has created specific guides to help you understand more about how to recognize and manage concussion.

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Peds Concussion - Concussion Handout for Parents

These handouts are in pdf format and are printable. Handouts include the most up-to-date return to school protocol, return to activity and sport protocol, and recovery tips.

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Concussion Ed App

This free mobile application from Parachute provides Canadians with essential concussion information on the go.

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University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre – Concussion Clinic

The Acute Sport Concussion Clinic (ASCC) is in the Sport Medicine Centre within the University of Calgary. It was established to provide timely, evidence-based care for people who may have suffered a concussion while participating in a sport.

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Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic

The Complex Concussion Clinic is a multi-disciplinary clinic for patients with prolonged concussion symptoms of 1-12 months directly related to Sport Concussion.

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Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) For Parents & Caregivers

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.

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Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Concussion Course: Prevention, Detection and Management

This free interactive online course is a collaboration between the University of Calgary and Université Laval. It provides an in-depth understanding of concussion prevention, detection, and management.

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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

The Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital’s Concussion Handbook is designed to help with your concussion management and recovery.

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Parachute Smart Hockey

The Parachute Smart Hockey program is designed to keep hockey players safe and prevent brain injuries on the ice. It guides teams through important concussion information, helps them integrate concussion tools and resources and supports hockey communities to prevent, recognize and manage concussions.

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Injury Prevention Centre

The Injury Prevention Centre is part of the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta and is dedicated to helping Albertans and our governments make safe choices the easy choices. The Injury Prevention Centre uses the most current data available to identify which injuries need to be addressed. The IPC programs and campaigns are then developed with the latest evidence-based research to produce most effective solutions to reducing injury.

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Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC)

The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre is one of 11 International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee.

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Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport

The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport has been developed to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion receive timely and appropriate care, and proper management to allow them to return to their sport. 2nd Edition (2024) now available!

LEARN MORE
Parachute - Concussion Guide for Teachers (2024)

Parachute Canada has created specific guides to help you understand more about how to recognize and manage concussion.

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Parachute - Concussion Protocol Resources for Schools

These resources will support educators to develop and implement evidence-based, best-practice concussion protocols based on the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport. These resources are free to download and use. Be sure to check the requirements in your school board/district and your province or territory.

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Peds Concussion - Concussion Handout for Teachers

These handouts are in pdf format and are printable. Handouts include the most up-to-date return to school protocol, return to activity and sport protocol, and recovery tips.

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Concussion Ed App

This free mobile application from Parachute provides Canadians with essential concussion information on the go.

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Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) For School Professionals

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.

LEARN MORE
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Concussion Course: Prevention, Detection and Management

This free interactive online course is a collaboration between the University of Calgary and Université Laval. It provides an in-depth understanding of concussion prevention, detection, and management.

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SPHEReS

The Injury Prevention Centre and partners have launched School Physical Activity, Health & Education Resource for Safety (SPHEReS) a new online resource for teachers, instructors and coaches that provides safe instructional practices for Alberta students’ physical education curriculum activities, daily physical activity initiative, intramural activities and recess or lunch breaks.

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Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC)

The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre is one of 11 International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee.

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SCHOOLFirst

SCHOOLFirst is a tool that has been developed to help teachers and other school personnel be a Concussion Champion and support youth upon their return-to-school after a concussion.

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Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport

The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport has been developed to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion receive timely and appropriate care, and proper management to allow them to return to their sport. 2nd Edition (2024) now available!

LEARN MORE
Parachute - Concussion Guide for Coaches/Trainers (2024)

Parachute Canada has created specific guides to help you understand more about how to recognize and manage concussion.

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Peds Concussion - Concussion Handout for Coaches

These handouts are in pdf format and are printable. Handouts include the most up-to-date return to school protocol, return to activity and sport protocol, and recovery tips.

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Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) For Coaches & Officials

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.

LEARN MORE
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Concussion Course: Prevention, Detection and Management

This free interactive online course is a collaboration between the University of Calgary and Université Laval. It provides an in-depth understanding of concussion prevention, detection, and management.

LEARN MORE
Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC)

The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre is one of 11 International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee.

LEARN MORE
Sport Injury Resource Centre (SIRC)

SIRC's website provides tools and resources about concussion to support your organization, inform your practices with evidence and ultimately keep your athletes safer.

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Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)

All of CAC's resources are aligned with the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport, produced by Parachute Canada, and designed to teach you how to ensure the safety of athletes and participants.

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Parachute Smart Hockey

The Parachute Smart Hockey program is designed to keep hockey players safe and prevent brain injuries on the ice. It guides teams through important concussion information, helps them integrate concussion tools and resources and supports hockey communities to prevent, recognize and manage concussions.

LEARN MORE
Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport

The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport has been developed to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion receive timely and appropriate care, and proper management to allow them to return to their sport. 2nd Edition (2024) now available!

LEARN MORE
Parachute - Concussion Guide for Athletes (2024)

Parachute Canada has created specific guides to help you understand more about how to recognize and manage concussion.

LEARN MORE
Concussion Ed App

This free mobile application from Parachute provides Canadians with essential concussion information on the go.

LEARN MORE
Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) For Athletes

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.

LEARN MORE
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Concussion Course: Prevention, Detection and Management

This free interactive online course is a collaboration between the University of Calgary and Université Laval. It provides an in-depth understanding of concussion prevention, detection, and management.

LEARN MORE
Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC)

The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre is one of 11 International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee.

LEARN MORE
Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic

The Complex Concussion Clinic is a multi-disciplinary clinic for patients with prolonged concussion symptoms of 1-12 months directly related to Sport Concussion.

LEARN MORE
University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre – Concussion Clinic

The Acute Sport Concussion Clinic (ASCC) is in the Sport Medicine Centre within the University of Calgary. It was established to provide timely, evidence-based care for people who may have suffered a concussion while participating in a sport.

LEARN MORE
Parachute Smart Hockey

The Parachute Smart Hockey program is designed to keep hockey players safe and prevent brain injuries on the ice. It guides teams through important concussion information, helps them integrate concussion tools and resources and supports hockey communities to prevent, recognize and manage concussions.

LEARN MORE
Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport— the 6th international conference on concussion in sport held in Amsterdam, October 2022

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.

LEARN MORE
Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC)

The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre is one of 11 International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee.

LEARN MORE
Integrated Concussion Research Program

The Integrated Concussion Research Program (ICRP) is a university-wide initiative to study concussion, which has brought together experts from the Cumming School of Medicine, Faculty of Kinesiology, and Faculty of Arts, with support from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI).

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Canadian Concussion Collaborative (CCC)

The CCC is to create synergy between health organizations concerned with concussions to improve education about concussions, and the implementation of best practices for the prevention and management of concussions.

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Canadian Concussion Network

Established in 2020 the Canadian Concussion Network/Réseau Canadien des Commotions (CCN-RCC) has a vision to establish and guide a coordinated national research and knowledge translation agenda. This agenda aims to reduce the risk of concussions and their consequences across four broad domains: prevention, detection/diagnosis, prognosis/modifiers, and treatment.

LEARN MORE
Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT)

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.

LEARN MORE
Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport

The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport has been developed to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion receive timely and appropriate care, and proper management to allow them to return to their sport. 2nd Edition (2024) now available!

LEARN MORE
Parachute - Concussion Protocol Resources for Sport Organizations

The resources on this page will help sport organizations develop and implement evidence-based, best-practice concussion protocols based on the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport. These resources are free to download and use. Be sure to check if your National Sport Organization or your Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization has adopted a harmonized protocol.

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Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)

All of the CAC's resources are aligned with the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport, produced by Parachute Canada, and designed to teach you how to ensure the safety of athletes and participants.

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Concussion Policy Development in Canadian Sport

Developed in collaboration with the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC), this resource will help you understand what components to include in a concussion policy to meet Sport Canada’s requirements.

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Sport Injury Resource Centre (SIRC)

SIRC's website provides tools and resources about concussion to support your organization, inform your practices with evidence and ultimately keep your athletes safer.

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Disclaimer

The content and resources contained in this site is intended for educational purposes only. It is not meant to be a substitute for appropriate medical advice or care. If you believe that you or someone under your care has sustained a concussion we strongly recommend that you contact a qualified health professional for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. The collaborators have made responsible efforts to include accurate and timely information. However the individuals and organizations listed on this website make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of the information contained and specifically disclaim any liability in connection with the content on this site.