Sport organizations across Prince Edward Island are coming together from September 20-26 to recognize Concussion Awareness Week, helping raise awareness about concussion prevention, recognition and management in sport.

Concussion education is an important part of creating a safer sport environment. The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport recommends annual education for athletes, parents and caregivers, coaches, officials, teachers, trainers and healthcare professionals.

Everyone involved in sport has a role to play in recognizing a suspected concussion. If an athlete experiences an impact and shows signs or symptoms of a suspected concussion, they should be removed from activity immediately and assessed by a medical professional as soon as possible.

The guideline also emphasizes that returning to sport following a diagnosed concussion should be a gradual, step-by-step process under appropriate medical supervision.

Throughout Concussion Awareness Week, PEI sport organizations are sharing information and resources to encourage athletes, coaches, parents, officials and volunteers to learn the signs of concussion and understand what to do when one is suspected.

For more information, view the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport, 2nd Edition, from Parachute:
Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport

When it comes to concussion, knowing what to look for and what to do matters.

Register for the Concussion Conversations webinar here