Brain Smart- Let's Play Safely!
This project aims to learn about the current practices regarding concussion protocols in organized youth minor sports in Hamilton and the best way to supporteach organization in developing its own feasible concussion protocol. The key objectives of this concussion education strategy are:
- To reduce the risk of concussionin organized youth sports
- To maintain and increase safe participation in organized youth sports
- To increase knowledge of concussion management with various stakeholders, including but not limited to youth athletes, coaches and parents
Research Team
- Zsuzsi Rety, Public Health; City of Hamilton
- Jacqui Candlish, Public Health; City of Hamilton
- Kate Macnamara, Public Health; City of Hamilton
- John Madalena, HWCDSB
- Morris Hucal, HWCDSB
- Adele Rogano, HWCDSB
- Gord Young, Community & Emergency Services; City of Hamilton
- Mike King, Hamilton Football Association
- Tania Harris, Hamilton Football Association
- Helen Downey, Sport Hamilton
- Peter Summers. Sport Hamilton
- Alison Nicholson, Brain Injury Services of Hamilton
- Vlad Bartchouk, Brain Injury Services of Hamilton
- Mary Jackson, Brain Injury Services of Hamilton
- Jessica Mancini, Lifemark Physiotherapy
- Carla Underhill. Catholic Youth Organization
- Dan Dudeck, Contact to Contact
- Arlene Sardo, Hamilton Football Association
Study Coordinator
Sarah Randall concuss@mcmaster.ca
Resources
CONCUSSION GUIDELINES FOR CHILDREN
Recruitment
If you are a member of or involved with an amateur sport organization and would like to be involved in our concussion awareness strategy please contact Sarah Randall at (905) 525-1940 ext. 26074 or email concuss@mcmaster.ca
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