Concussion Awareness Week
September 24-30, 2023
Learn the signs and symptoms of concussion to help you recognize when a participant might have a concussion. Not all people will show the same signs and symptoms, and they can show up hours after the injury. Learn the signs and symptoms so you can recognize a possible concussion. Visit www.parachute.ca/concussion to learn more.
Follow the gradual stages for return to school, work, and sport. Returning to activities too quickly can slow recovery and bring on long-lasting effects.
Follow the return to sport protocols designed specifically for judo:
Concussion Ed App
Download the free mobile application ‘Concussion Ed’ to get essential concussion information on the go.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/concussion-ed/id1116134015
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.parachute.concussionapp&pli=1
Coaches have an important role to help keep participants safe. Here’s what every coach should know about concussion: https://www.coach.ca/makinghead-way-concussion-elearning-series-p153487
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