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Female athletes seek treatment later

New research discovered female athletes seek specialty medical treatment later than male athletes for sport-related concussions, which may contribute to worse symptoms and longer recoveries. These findings reinforce the importance of early identification and the implementation of concussion management plans...

• Concussion
• Injury
• Women and Girls

Happy New Year

Welcome to 2021! The SIRC team is looking forward to an exciting year of keeping you informed with the latest news, research, and jobs from the sport community across Canada. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook....

• Athlete Development
• Coaching
• Concussion
• Gender Equity
• High Performance
• Leadership and Governance
• Major Games

Looking Back – 2020 SIRC Content Highlights

December 21, 2020

Although 2020 was a challenging year, it was rich with learnings and silver linings for the Canadian sport and physical activity sector. Featured below are highlights of SIRC's top content from the last 12 months. Whether you’re looking for insightful...

• Athlete Development
• Concussion
• COVID-19
• Diversity and Inclusion
• High Performance
• Leadership and Governance
• Professional Development

Football Canada Concussion Management

Despite high public angst about concussions in sport, participation in football is on the rise. Football Canada reported a 44% increase in the participation of boys and girls up to the U18 level between 2014-2018. In the SIRC blog, learn...

• Athlete Development
• Concussion
• Injury
• Participation
• Program Design and Evaluation
• Technology

Concussion Management

The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport requires athletes returning to sport after a concussion to be assessed by a medical doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse. However, timely appointments can be hard to come by. New research from Université Laval...

• Athlete Development
• Concussion
• Injury

Concussion

The Ottawa Sport Council’s (OSC) Concussion Education Initiative offers free education sessions for Ottawa-based sport organizations. Aligned with the SIRC Headstrong campaign, this initiative is just one way the OSC is increasing awareness about concussion management and prevention at the...

• Community Sport
• Concussion
• Leadership and Governance
• Professional Development

Novel Approach to Concussion Return-to-Play Decisions Based on Canadian Research

June 24, 2020

New research from Université Laval is setting the stage for quicker return-to-play decisions that satisfy all the necessary player safety protocols by tapping into the expertise of licenced health care providers involved as team therapists. The four-year research project was...

• Athlete Development
• Concussion
• Injury
• Sleep and Recovery
• Youth

Concussion

Coaches and officials play an important role in Football Canada’s concussion prevention and management strategy. “Athletes need to know how to perform the skills properly, which means we have to give our coaches the tools to teach those skills and...

• Athlete Development
• Coaching
• Concussion
• Injury
• Leadership and Governance
• Program Design and Evaluation

Leadership

Two years ago, SIRC launched the “We Are Headstrong” campaign, supporting a nation-wide discussion about concussion management and prevention. For Throwback Thursday, we reflect back on the importance of a harmonized approach, leveraging the data, and continued learning to changing...

• Concussion
• Data and Analytics
• Injury
• Leadership and Governance
• Professional Development
• Program Design and Evaluation

Football Makes Bold Pivot

May 27, 2020

Football in Canada is enjoying a resurgence at a time when public angst over concussions in sport has never been greater. While most sports grapple with ever-more-worrisome trends – declining participation and increasing concerns over athlete safety – football is...

• Athlete Development
• Coaching
• Concussion
• Injury
• Leadership and Governance
• Program Design and Evaluation
• Youth