concussion
In partnership with the Ty Pozzobon Foundation, we are proud to release this video “Concussions: Symptoms, Management, and Return to Ride”
FAQ
- Symptoms (such as headache)
- Physical signs (such as unsteadiness)
- Impaired brain function (e.g. confusion)
- Abnormal behavior/emotion.
Concussion Resources
Benson Concussion Institute (Calgary)
Parachute Canada
http://www.parachutecanada.org/injury-topics/item/concussion
Alberta Concussion Alliance
Acute Sport Concussion Clinic, University of Calgary (self-referral)
Concussion Recommendations and Strategies
http://www.sportmedab.ca/uploads/files/Documents/ACA/DRAFT%202-%20April%2018%202018.pdf
Concussion Management Return to School Guidelines
http://www.sportmedab.ca/uploads/files/Documents/ACA/concussionsteps_RTS_Feb18.pdf
Concussion Management Return to Sport Guidelines
http://www.sportmedab.ca/uploads/files/Documents/ACA/concussionsteps_sport_feb18.pdf
Below are links to standardized sideline, in-field concussion evaluation tools including a validated Rodeo-specific sport concussion assessment tool created and validated by our team members:
Content Validity of the Rodeo SCAT
Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5
http://www.parachutecanada.org/downloads/injurytopics/SCAT_5.pdf