Videos, media stories and PedsConcussion collaborations

Scouts Canada Collaboration:

 

Meet our expert collaborators and learn more about the PedsConcussion clinical practice recommendations for diagnosing and managing pediatric concussion

Myth or Fact

Youtube video series created by PedsConcussion co-lead Dr. Roger Zemek in collaboration with SIRC (Sport Information Resource Centre)

  1. Fact or myth? “Younger children take longer to recover from concussions compared with older teens” FACT: Clinical recommendation # 2.1b: Risk modifiers for a prolonged recovery 
  2. Fact or myth? “Boys are at a higher risk of concussion, and concussion recovery takes longer in boys.” FACT: Clinical recommendation # 2.1b: Risk modifiers for a prolonged recovery 
  3. Fact or Myth? “Following a concussion, youth may safely resume only once they are symptom-free.” FACT: Clinical recommendation # 2.3 “Recommend that low to moderate level physical and cognitive activity be gradually started 24-48 hours after a concussion at a level that does not result in recurrence or exacerbation of symptoms.”

 

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Consultez et distribuer la fiche d’information post-commotion cérébrale

Quand un enfant ou un adolescent peut-il retourner à l’école, reprendre ses activités et le sport après une commotion cérébrale?

https://pedsconcussion.com/fiche-dinformation-post-commotion

Terrific that http://pedsconcussion.com leads RogerZemek @CHEO/@360Concussion & @DrNickReed had an opportunity to share our progress ensuring #pedsconcussion clinical practice guidelines are up-to-date and reflect latest improvements in clinical care

#IPBIS2022 @I_B_I_A @N_A_B_I_S

🚴🏻‍♀️🧠🎙 Jess Schwartz DPT, CSCS 👩🏻‍⚕️🗽🎾 @DPT2Go

👏Bravo to @DrNickReed @I_B_I_A #Concussion Pre-Con with Roger Zemek on the http://www.PedsConcussion.com work which is now a LIVING website for all to use

#Physio #PhysicalTherapy #Psychology #MentalHealth #OccupationalTherapy #AthleticTraining #AT4All #Neuropsychology #SchoolNurse

#PedsConcussion Return-to-school:
👉Gradual stepwise return-to-school with accommodations as soon as able to tolerate engaging in cognitive activities
👉Missing>1 week school NOT recommended
👉AVOID any activity with risk of hitting head
End #bedroomjail

https://pedsconcussion.com/section/b/#domain-12

PedsConcussion @PedsConcussion

Diagnosing & Managing #PedsConcussion?
End #bedroomjail

👉resume low-risk activity within 1-2d (resting>2d=slower recovery)
👉athletes/active patients➡️refer to medically supervised interdisciplinary care ~2d postinjury for aerobic exercise testing

http://pedsconcussion.com

#PedsConcussion Diagnosis?

Refer to an interdisciplinary concussion team:

✔️Athlete/active➡️REFER RIGHT AWAY (Aerobic exercise threshold testing as early as 1-2d)
✔️Increased risk slow recovery ➡️REFER RIGHT AWAY
✔️ANYONE not improving after 2-4w
http://pedsconcussion.com

Diagnosing & Managing #PedsConcussion?
End #bedroomjail

👉resume low-risk activity within 1-2d (resting>2d=slower recovery)
👉athletes/active patients➡️refer to medically supervised interdisciplinary care ~2d postinjury for aerobic exercise testing

http://pedsconcussion.com

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