The following are resources on concussion:
St. Joseph’s Health Care (London) – Toolkit for Concussion Patients
Includes:
MyBrainPacerTM App – Users track daily points to balance their activity and minimize their concussion symptoms.
Concussion Care Video Series and other downloadable, easy to use tools and tips.
Includes the following videos:
- Introduction
- Pacing and Planning with App
- Noise and Light Sensitivity
- Mindfulness
- Attention & Memory
- Emotional Changes
St. Joseph’s Health Care (London) – ABI Video Series: 101 Steps to Success
These series of YouTube videos discuss strategies for the following symptoms:
- Planning and Pacing
- Organization, Sleep, Hygiene and Goal Setting
- Memory, Attention/Concentration and Word Finding
- Coping, Anger, and Mood Changes
- Return to exercise, Balance, Vision Changes
Canadian Concussion Centre
- Webinar series
- Education and Support Workshop – When Symptoms of Single and Multiple Concussions Persist: Recorded Workshop
- Managing Persistent Concussion Symptoms Handbook
Canadian Concussion Collaborative – The 4 Characteristics of a Good Clinic
Concussion Tool – For Coaches, Teachers, Parents, Students and Athletic Therapists
Ontario Brain Injury Association – Concussion Booklet (Adult)
Includes:
– The definition of a concussion and information on management and return to activity
– Contact information for the online Concussion/mTBI support group
Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation (ONF) – Guideline for Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and Prolonged Symptoms
Parachute – Concussion Information and Resources
Includes:
– Concussion Ed app – free access to critical concussion resources
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion – handbook
Toronto Rehab Institute/UHN – Suggestions for how to promote concussion recovery
For Children and Youth
CanChild – Concussion Guideline Brochure
Includes:
– Return to Activity Guidelines for Children and Youth
– Return to School Guidelines for Children and Youth
Concussions Ontario – Pediatric Guidelines
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital – Concussion Handbook
Includes:
– Information on concussion and potential effects on the mind and body
– Strategies to help with recovery
– Self-management tool kit, including an activity log
Ontario Brain Injury Association – Concussion Booklet (Children & Youth)
Includes:
– Return to play guidelines
– Return to learn play guidelines