Check out our concussion infographics series and share them to your network, as a resource for your organization or as an advocacy tool.
Concussion—Introduction
This infographic covers what a concussion is, statistics about concussion in Canada, and who concussion can impact.
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An Introduction to Concussion<br><a href=”https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/infographics/”>Source: Brain Injury Canada, 2024</a></br>
Brain Injury Canada (n.d.). Statistics. Retrieved February 4, 2024, from https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/statistics/
Champagne, A. S., Yao, X., McFaull, S. R., Saxena, S., Gordon, K. R., Babul, S., & Thompson, W. (2023). Self-reported concussions in Canada: A cross-sectional study. Health Reports. Statistics Canada. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/82-003-x/2023006/article/00002-eng.htm
Concussion—Signs & Symptoms
This infographic covers the common signs and symptoms of a concussion.
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Concussion Signs & Symptoms<br><a href=”https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/infographics/”>Source: Brain Injury Canada, 2024</a></br>
- Public Health Agency of Canada. (2021, October 7). Concussion: Symptoms and treatment. Canada.ca. Retrieved March 14, 2024, from https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/concussion-sign-symptoms.html
- Osmond, M. H., Legace, E., Gill, P. J., et al. (2023). Partnering with patients, caregivers, and clinicians to determine research priorities for concussion. JAMA Network Open, 6(6). https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.16383 – (30% of individuals)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019, February 12). Recovery from Concussion. https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_recovery.html (Recovery)
- McCrea M, Guskiewicz K, Randolph C, et al. Incidence, clinical course, and predictors of prolonged recovery time following sport-related concussion in high school and college athletes. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2013;19(1):22-33. doi:10.1017/S1355617712000872
- Ianof, J. N., Freire, F. R., Calado, V. T. G., Lacerda, J. R., Coelho, F., Veitzman, S., Schmidt, M. T., Machado, S., Velasques, B., Ribeiro, P., Basile, L. F. H., Paiva, W. S., Amorim, R., & Anghinah, R. (2014). Sport-related concussions. Dementia & neuropsychologia, 8(1), 14–19. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1980-57642014DN81000003 (concussion recurrence risk)
Concussion—Myths vs. Facts
This infographic compares the myths about concussion with the facts, and how you can help navigate concussion recovery.
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Concussion: Myths vs. Facts<br><a href=”https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/infographics/”>Source: Brain Injury Canada, 2024</a></br>
- Public Health Agency of Canada. (2021, October 7). Concussion: Symptoms and treatment. Canada.ca. Retrieved March 14, 2024, from https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/concussion-sign-symptoms.html
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Facts about concussion and brain injury: Where to get help. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/providers/facts_about_concussion_tbi-a.pdf
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. (2022, July 18). Detecting concussions using objective indicators. Government of Canada. https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/detecting-concussions-using-objective-indicators
- Public Health Agency of Canada. (2021, October 7). Concussion: Prevention and risks. Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/concussion-sign-symptoms/concussion-prevention-risks.html
Concussion—Prevention
This infographic discusses steps you can take to prevent concussions and create safer environments.
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Concussion Prevention<br><a href=”https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/infographics/”>Source: Brain Injury Canada, 2024</a></br>
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- Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association. (n.d.). About Brain Injury Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.sbia.ca/brain-injury-prevention
- Public Health Agency of Canada. (2021, October 7). Concussion: Prevention and risks. Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/concussion-sign-symptoms/concussion-prevention-risks.html
Concussion—Coping long-term
This infographic introduces persistent concussion symptoms and methods for coping long-term.
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Concussion: Coping Long-term<br><a href=”https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/infographics/”>Source: Brain Injury Canada, 2024</a></br>
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- Brain Injury Canada. (n.d.). Tips to help with concussion recovery. Retrieved March 14, 2024, from https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/caregiver/about-brain-injury/concussion/recovery-tips/
