Conferences and Workshops

Conferences and Workshops

For the past 15 years, we’ve given over 200 conferences and workshops on concussions. The Concussion Institute offers a series of conferences and workshops designed by our team of researchers and clinicians. The conferences are tailored for coaches, sport staff, healthcare and education professionals. We also offer conferences for athletes and parents.

Topics covered during conferences and workshops include

  • Definition of concussion and traumatic brain injury
  • Causes of concussion
  • Short- and long-term consequences
  • Recognition of signs and symptoms
  • Role and usefulness of protective equipment
  • Prevention strategies
  • Creations of a concussion management protocol
  • Surveillance system (identification of injuries)
  • When to remove an athlete from the game
  • Treatment: cognitive and physical rest
  • Supervision and support for the return to learning
  • Kinesiology-based rehabilitation
  • Progressive plan for safe return to play
  • Safe return to leisure activities and work