Who We Are
Alberta Concussion Alliance (ACA) is a group of professionals in Alberta who have come together to provide strategic direction in our community, about the prevention of and safe recovery from sport and recreation-related concussions.
VisionPrevention and safe recovery of all concussions. |
MissionAlberta Concussion Alliance (ACA) will provide Albertans with easily accessible research driven concussion prevention and management practices that are simple and safe to use. |
Audience
Community members, educators, employers, coaches, team staff, caregivers, and healthcare providers for Albertans 13 years and older who participate in or are involved in recreation and sporting activities. |
Useful Websites:
Concussion Awareness Training ToolThe Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is a series of online educational modules and resources with the goal of standardizing concussion recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management. ParachuteParachute is a national, charitable organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives. Play Safe InitiativePlay safe supports the safe delivery of physical activity for both performance and health across the lifespan. |
Tweets by ABConAlli |
Concussion Recommendation Strategy |
Definition of a ConcussionACA supports the definition of concussion from the 2016 Berlin Consensus Concussion statement on concussion in sport: Sport related concussion [SRC] is a traumatic brain injury induced by biomechanical forces. Several common features that may be utilized in clinically defining the nature of a concussive head injury include:1. The Consensus Statement, 2016 describes the following four main features of concussion:
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Printable DocumentsParachute Concussion Awareness Training Tool Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital:
Play Safe Initiative Canadian Concussion Collaborative:
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Return to SchoolConcussion Awareness Training Tool Centre for Childhood Disability Research |
Online Courses
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Videos:
Dr. Mike Evans
Concussion Management and Return to Learn
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Dr. Mike Evans Concussion 101 |
References:
- 1McCrory P, Meeuwisse W, Dvorak J, et al. Br J Sports Med Published Online First: April 28, 2017 as 10.1136/bjsports-2017-097699
- Parachute, Return to Play Guidelines. Retrieved from http://www.parachutecanada.org/downloads/resources/Returntoplayguidelines.pdf
- Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT), Return to Play Communication Tool. Retrieved from http://ppc.cattonline.com/resources/files/return-to-play.pdf
- Canadian Ethics in Sport, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). An Active and Safe Program Resource. Retrieved from http://www.cces.ca/files/pdfs/CCES-Active&Safe-Pledge-E.pdf
- Harmon KG, Drezner JA, Gammons M, et al. American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement: Concussion in Sport. The British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2013 Jan;47(1):15-26. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091941.
- Purcell LK. (March 3, 2014)). Sport-related concussion: Evaluation and management. Canadian Paediatric Society Healthy Active Living and Sports Medicine Committee Paediatric Child Health 2014;19(3);153-8
- Dr. Garnet Cummings (2012), Brain Care Centre, Concussion Position Statement.
- ISO/DIS 31000 (2009). Risk management — Principles and guidelines on implementation. International Organization for Standardization.
- St. Luke’s Sport Medicine (2013). Idaho Concussion Management Plan. Retrieved from http://www.stlukesonline.org/sports/documents/IdahoConcussionManagementPlan.pdf
- Beaglehole, Bonita & Kjellstrom(2006), Basic Epidemiology. Retrieved from http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2006/9241547073_eng.pdf
- Play Safe Initiative.ca, Play Safe Resources: Developing a Concussion Policy. Retrieved from http://www.playsafeinitiative.ca/uploads/3/0/6/4/3064403/play_safe_concussion_policy_guide_1014.pdf