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Incidence of Head Contacts, Penalties, and Player Contact Behaviors in Youth Ice Hockey: Evaluating the “Zero Tolerance for Head Contact” Policy Change
Abstract: To reduce the risk of concussion in youth ice hockey, Hockey Canada implemented a national “zero tolerance for head contact” (HC) policy in 2011. A previous cohort study revealed higher concussion rates after this implementation in players aged 11 to 14 years. However, it is unknown whether the elevated risk was due to higher
Sport- and Gender-Based Differences in Head Impact Exposure and Mechanism in High School Sports
Abstract: Repeated head impacts sustained by athletes have been linked to short-term neurophysiologic deficits; thus, there is growing concern about the number of head impacts sustained in sports. Accurate head impact exposure data obtained via head impact sensors may help identify appropriate strategies across sports and between genders to mitigate repetitive head impacts. To read
USBIA 2021 Winter Newsletter
To read our first newsletter of 2021, please click the link below! USBIA Winter 2021
Concussion Education in Children and Youth: A Scoping Review
Abstract – Scott Ramsay, RN, BSN and Susan Dahinten, PhD, RN, MBA Introduction Sports-related concussions in children and youth are a significant health concern. There is increasing literature pertaining to levels of knowledge about concussion and the effects of educational interventions, but the literature has not yet been synthesized for the subpopulation of children and
CTE Healthcare Navigation Form
StopCTE.org created this form to provide a useful tool to help people potentially suffering from brain injury/disease and their family, navigate a visit to their healthcare provider. The goal is to provide timely information, and to make that visit as productive and helpful as possible. CTE Healthcare Navigation Form
CBIRT Virtual Conference – Childhood Brain Injury: Moving Research into Practice
Leading researchers will share strategies for integrating the latest evidence-based practices in everyday settings. For more information, the flyer is attached here.
A Series for Caregivers – Good Grief! . . . it’s the Holidays
Presented by Gina Pollard, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, Certified Trauma Support Specialist, and Life Transition Coach This year has been EXTRA-ordinary to say the least. While those who identify with being a caregiver are all too familiar with being flexible, this year’s events have pushed many to the limit. We would like to offer our
MN Stroke Association Presents Navigating Stroke: A Virtual Educational Series
For more information, read the following PDF: Navigating Stroke flyer
Uniting the Brain Injury Community Symposium
The BIA of Colorado presents a virtual webinar series beginning October 15th.
Brain Injury Alliance of Utah Family & Professionals Conference on Brain Injury
October 1 & 2, 2020 – Participate in an exciting two-day virtual conference featuring keynote talks from national experts, interactive sessions, networking sessions, and an exhibitor expo!