Concussions are considered the "invisible" injury, since they do not show up on medical imaging tests such as x-rays or CT scans. But they are also considered "invisible" because their effects are often misunderstood.
The Sport Concussion Library offers a wealth of information for athletes, parents, coaches, trainers, researchers and educational institutions. The Library is a non-profit, no-fee, publically accessible storehouse for all non-commercial peer reviewed literature on sport concussion. It also contains links to selected non-commercial educational sites as well as basic concussion information and select literature summaries.
Thinkfirst.ca is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of brain and spinal cord injuries. Online resources include:
Stopconcussions.com is another website dedicated to educating parents, coaches and players about concussions and the symptoms that come with them.
Wipeout provides information about the brain, traumatic brain injury and injury prevention.
Concussion Recognition and Response App
The Sport Medicine Council of Alberta has a webpage devoted to concussion information and links to professional and medical websites.
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The Heads Up initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.
