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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
4 Feb 2023
Is It TIME for a "Female-Specific" Concussion Protocol in Sports?
On 30 March 2023, PINK Concussions will host top international experts in Dublin, Ireland, to DEBATE the changes needed to level the playing field for female athletes.
For info pinkconcussions.com/debate
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
23 Jan 2023
Dr. @CharlesTator was featured on the @TO_Legends_pod about his impressive career and lifelong quest to educate the public about the dangers of #concussion.
Listen to the episode: bit.ly/3WqJ0mQ
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
23 Jan 2023
A new study on youth & concussion says an earlier return to school can help improve symptoms. "Concussion-injured students can start their early return by going to school for one or two hours first, then progressing to half days and then full days"
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
23 Jan 2023
Findings from this study suggest that prolonged absence from school after a concussion may be detrimental to recovery. Early return to school with appropriate accommodations may support quicker recovery📈 (5/6)
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
23 Jan 2023
The authors speculate that the benefits of early return to school may be related to increased socialization, reduced stress from missed schoolwork, maintenance of a regular sleep/wake cycle, and earlier return to safe physical activity known to improve recovery (4/6)
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
23 Jan 2023
Research Update: Association Between Early Return to School Following Acute Concussion and Symptom Burden at 2 Weeks Postinjury📢 (1/6)
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24 Jan 2023
Great to see Dr. Roger Zemek talking about kids and concussions again! You can listen to our discussion with him on the Audio Guide to learn more!
#concussionrecovery #concussionresearch
@PedsConcussion
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
6 Dec 2022
Intimate partner violence is an underrecognized cause of concussions and other brain injuries. This resource, developed with @abiresearchlab and partners, equips survivors and frontline workers with more information: ow.ly/9GpW50LQAy7 #ConcussionEd #EndGBV
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
6 Dec 2022
In @JHTRonline article published earlier in 2022, Parachute, @abiresearchlab & colleagues shared findings from a summit on system-level changes to better support women survivors of intimate partner violence and traumatic brain injury. doi.org/10.1097/HTR.00000000… #ConcussionEd #EndGVB
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
14 Dec 2022
In the Brainiac podcast from @ConcussionLF, PhD student Melissa Biscardi speaks about #concussion and #sex & #gender, including differences in risk and recovery from concussion across age groups. Listen: tinyurl.com/5bue883p @concussiontalk @ConcussionCan @osot_UofT @RSIUofT
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
6 Dec 2022
Really excited to shine a spotlight on this development work! 🎉
This paper outlines the multi-year process behind our R2Play prototype.
R2Play is a multi-domain environment designed to support clinical decision making around return-to-play post-concussion
5 Dec 2022
🚨 New Publication Alert 🚨
Our publication, "R2Play development: Fostering user-driven technology that supports return-to-play decision-making following pediatric concussion" is out open access in @FrontRehSci. Check it out here: frontiersin.org/articles/10.…
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2 Dec 2022
Just a quick thank you to everyone who gave this week; on #GivingTuesdayCA and their Time, Talent & Treasure over the past year!
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29 Nov 2022
Welcome to #GivingTuesdayCA!
We have more work to do and honestly can't do it without support from the listeners. Until then, here's a flashback to our very first episode with Dr. Shannon Bauman.
Donate to Concussion Central: ow.ly/hAvS50LQ0a5
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23 Nov 2022
Next Tuesday is #GivingTuesdayCA!
For every donation made, we will match it dollar for dollar (up to $5000).
Please consider donating to our campaign. We are so grateful for your support!
To Donate, click the link below.
ow.ly/KGQP50LM6K9 concussioncentral.ca
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
22 Nov 2022
Canadians deserve access to education about the complexities of brain injuries. This #GivingTuesday, help us raise $2,000 for the development of free e-courses
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#donate #giving #charity #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #braininjuryacrosscanada
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
22 Nov 2022
Congratulations @childsafetylink on your 20th anniversary! @parachutecanada is proud to partner with your excellent team on the important issue of #childrensinjuryprevention.
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22 Nov 2022
In 2019 alone, 1 in 7 elementary and high school kids reported a #concussion in Ontario.
1 in 7 kids.
Help Concussion Central keep the #concussion conversation going. We all need to learn more.
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Concussion Central of Canada retweeted
17 Nov 2022
Have you seen our website lately?
We’re always adding new resources and information.
And right now we’re offering a free trial - your personalized Active Recovery plan and your first exercise session are free.
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15 Nov 2022
Double your impact by giving this November 29th!
Click the link below to donate to Season 2 of The Concussion Central Audio Guide! #GivingTuesdayCA
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