The following are resources on concussion:
St. Joseph’s Health Care (London) – ABI patient education toolkit
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
Brain Injury Canada – Concussion infographics
- Introduction to concussion
- Signs and symptoms of concussion
- Concussion myths vs. facts
- Concussion prevention
- Coping with long-term effects of concussion
Brain Injury Guidelines
Includes: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Rehabilitation of Adults with Moderate to Severe TBI, Living Concussion Guideline for Adults over 18 years of age and Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion Care
Canadian Concussion Centre – Webinar series and Managing Persistent Concussion Symptoms Handbook
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
Parachute – Concussion Information and Resources
Includes:
– Concussion Ed app – free access to critical concussion resources
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