Concussion Resources
With the rapid growth in concussion assessment and management research, it can be difficult to navigate and find credible, evidence-based information. To support your concussion education journey, we've curated a selection of valuable, trustworthy resources below.
Concussion and Brain Health Position Statement 2024
The CBHPS24 provides a general guide on current best practices for the prevention, recognition, and management of concussion, grounded in empirical evidence. It acknowledges the unique challenges across different sports and levels of competition, and emphasizes that recommendations will evolve with advances in science, while not serving as a clinical or legal standard of care.
Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth & Community Sport
The Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport provide clear guidance on recognizing and managing concussions, from injury to safe return to school, work, and sport. Developed by key Australian sports and medical organizations, they are aimed at the general public in settings where healthcare professionals may not be available.
Brain Injury Australia
Brain Injury Australia serves as the primary source of information and a national referral hub, dedicated to enhancing the social and economic participation of Australians living with brain injury.
Graded Return to Sport Framework for Community & Youth
The Graded Return to Sport Framework uses a clear, color-coded system to guide progression through each stage of recovery until full return to competition. Each stage should last at least 24 hours, and symptoms must return to baseline before moving on to the next stage or activity.
Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport
The ‘Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport’ was created during the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport in Amsterdam, October 2022. It aims to enhance the understanding of sport-related concussion (SRC) through expert consensus, providing guidance for safely managing concussions at all levels of athlete care, from recreational to professional.
Other Commonly used Concussion Resources
There are a number of other commonly used resources in concussion management including:
* SCAT 6 - Sports Concussion Assessment Tol
* SCAT 6 - For Children
* CRT6 - Concussion Recognition Tool