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Partners Physiotherapy Services 1049 7 th Ave. Hanover 519-364-7667 p artnersphysio

Partners Physiotherapy Services 1049 7 th Ave. Hanover 519-364-7667 p artnersphysio.ca. Guideline. What is a Concussion Common symptoms What is SHIFT What does SHIFT include Baseline testing Concussion Management Education and Resources Stopconcussions.com Importance of Programs

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Partners Physiotherapy Services 1049 7 th Ave. Hanover 519-364-7667 p artnersphysio

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  1. Partners Physiotherapy Services 1049 7th Ave. Hanover 519-364-7667 partnersphysio.ca

  2. Guideline • What is a Concussion • Common symptoms • What is SHIFT • What does SHIFT include • Baseline testing • Concussion Management • Education and Resources • Stopconcussions.com • Importance of Programs • What Partners Physiotherapy Offers

  3. Concussions “a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces” Health care providers have seen an increase in concussions, especially with contact sports (can be a great burden on Healthcare System) Concussions can mean the end of a child’s (or anyone’s) participation in sport/physical activity for various lengths of time No two people are affected the same by a concussion Once an individual has sustained a concussion they are potentially more susceptible to them in the future Increasing awareness, education and available treatment are becoming important in all sports (i.e. Mandatory Baseline testing upon registration)

  4. Common Symptoms with Concussions

  5. What is SHIFT • Developed and run out of Guelph by Dr. Scott Haller • Innovative program designed to help manage and educate regarding concussions • Comprised of three different tests: • Neurocognitive (ImPACT) • Balance/Posture (Sway, BESS) • Visual Coordination

  6. What does SHIFT Include: Baseline Testing • Assessment done prior to athletic participation using ImPACT (a computerized neurocognitive test) • Assessment of current balance and postural sway • Screening of visual co-ordination • IMPORTANCE: Provides valuable information if done early enough

  7. What does SHIFT Include: Concussion Management Post-concussion injury education and resting strategies, recommendations for return to school/work and modifications needed Manual therapy and physical rehabilitation techniques Proper training and protocol for return-to-play Monitoring progress using the ImPACT testing

  8. What does SHIFT Include:Education and Resources Information available online through SHIFT (shiftconcussion.ca) websites and other links (stopconcussions.ca) Training for coaches, trainers and health professionals

  9. Stopconcussions • Founded by Keith Primeau and Kelly Goulet • Program designed in collaboration with SHIFT • Non-profit organization that helps increase concussion awareness • Four Pillars: • Education • Prevention • Management • Research

  10. Why are these Important Brain injuries kill more children than all other causes combined Canada reports 50,000 brain injuries per year (18,000 in Ontario alone) Brain injury is the number one cause of disability under the age of 44 10% of athletes in contact sports suffer a concussion, with 19% of these going unreported

  11. What can we offer • OUR GOAL: Improving the management of concussions in Grey/Bruce by collaborating with local physicians and sports organizations • Assess and manage each athlete as a whole and tailor our rehabilitative strategies to the individual needs of each athlete • Offer group/team sessions to Baseline test all participants as quickly and as cost effective as possible • Offer post-concussion testing and rehabilitation for return-to-play

  12. Additional Info • Our team consists of 3 Physiotherapists and 1 Kinesiologistwho are trained with the SHIFT procedures • Heather Mighton, PT • Cherie Crous, PT • Dianna Lueck, PT • John Martin, R. Kin • Currently Hanover Minor Hockey has mandated that all participants must complete the baseline test

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