Concussion Awareness (Erin-Hillsburgh Minor Hockey Association)

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Concussion Awareness & Baseline Testing




           
Following the direction of the OMHA on their results and feedback on the effectiveness of Baseline Concussion Testing for minor hockey players, the EHMHA executive has made the decision to move the concussion baseline testing for representative hockey players from EHMHA from a MANDATORY requirement to an OPTIONAL choice, for players participating in this upcoming 2018-19 season.              

          
We encourage those who wish to continue with the Baseline testing for their son or daughter to please contact Erin Physiotherapy at the following link for further information and booking of an appointment: https://www.erinphysio.ca/concussion-therapy-baseline-testing/

For further details on related information or questions on this change in EHMHA policy and procedure, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]

The links below provide additional information on concussions and guidance for parents, players and coaches/trainers on diagnosis and management. One of the most valuable tools is a 26-minute Hockey Canada-endorsed video on thinkfirst.ca which provides a comprehensive overview of concussions in a kid/parent/ coach friendly way. Recent articles that relate to concussions in minor hockey are also linked below.

Resources
Thinkfirst Smart Hockey Video
http://www.thinkfirst.ca/programs/hockey.aspx
Articles
Kids and Concussions: First-in-Canada Program Works to Protect Young Heads
The Province, April 10, 2012
http://www.theprovince.com/health/Kids+concussions+First+Canada+program+works+protect+young+heads/6432087/story.html

Teens Face Greater Risks of Harm from Concussions: Study
The Montreal Gazette, January 19, 2012
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Teens+face+greater+risks+harm+from+concussions+Study/6016345/story.html#ixzz1jxsOLW00

Concussion Program Should be Expanded
Guelph Mercury, May 3, 2012
http://www.guelphmercury.com/opinion/editorial/article/716449--concussion-program-should-be-expanded

New Resource Supports Youth Concussion Care and Awareness
Canada Newswire, May 3, 2012
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/967217/new-resource-supports-youth-concussion-care-and-awareness
More….
Canadian Medical Association: Sport Concussion Research
http://www.sportconcussionlibrary.com/