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.
Thinkfirst.ca is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of brain and spinal cord injuries. Online resources include:
Wipeout provides information about the brain, traumatic brain injury and injury prevention.
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.
