The Child SCAT6 is a standardised tool for evaluating concussions in children ages 8-12 years, and designed for use by Health Care Professionals (HCP).
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From the Canadian Society For Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) - January 2023
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CASEM Position Statement - January 2022
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CASEM Opinion Piece - October 2015
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Appendix to the position statement - 2014
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CASEM Position Statement - 2014
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From the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) - March 2019
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From the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) - August 2017
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From Choosing Wisely and Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) - January 2022
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From Choosing Wisely and Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) - January 2017
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From the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPD and Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) - Reviewed in 2012
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From the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) and Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) - 2010
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Canadian Concussion Collaborative - (April 2015)
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UW Medicine Center for Sports Cardiology, in collaboration with the Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Physicians
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Developed by the Concussion in Sport Group for use by medical professionals only
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Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Amsterdam, October 2022
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Canadian Paediatric Society
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These Guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations regarding physical activity throughout pregnancy in the promotion of maternal, fetal and neonatal health.
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Developed by Parachute and its Concussion Expert Advisory Committee, the Guideline, published in July 2017, is based on a review of the current scientific evidence and expert consensus on best practices for the evaluation and management of Canadian athletes who sustain a concussion during a sport activity.
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Current evidence, knowledge gaps, recommendations and future directions.
British Journal of Sports Medicine - September 2016
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British Journal of Sports Medicine Consensus Statement - July 2016
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The Sport Concussion Library launched Thursday, December 8th, 2011. It contains 3300+ peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, thesis, 16 documentaries, on-line e-modules, SCAT testing, legislation and testimonials.
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from CASEM’s ‘Ask the Expert’ series with Dr. Darrell Menard
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This list was developed to raise awareness about the need to use limited health care resources wisely.
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Specific recommendations for homebased physical training (21 April, 2020)
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World Rowing interview with Carla Edwards, Sport Psychiatrist
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By Drs. Carla Edwards and Jane Thornton for the BJSM blog.
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Access to physical activity and exercise should be a key recommendation in ensuring the health of Canadians during the evolving COVID-19 situation. Physical distancing, and ‘stay at home’ or ‘shelter in place’ orders, have been crucial interventions in the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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This document provides a guideline for National Sport Organizations (NSOs), National Development (i.e.,NextGen), and Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) teams regarding return to health and performance following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, or COVID-19) infection in the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute (COPSI) Network.
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From the NSO Sharing Centre from the Canadian Olympic Committee
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It must be ensured that risk assessment is conducted with input from local public health authorities, and preferably personnel with expertise in risk assessment, epidemiology, and infectious disease control measures are included from the initial stages of planning.
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This tool has been adapted specifically for return to training planning in the Canadian context and should be discussed with your CMO or SMAC members.
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Help sport event organizers to review the additional considerations specific to sporting events involving mass participation, and thus inform their risk assessment of COVID-19 associated with the event.
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The development and implementation of Canada’s COVID–19 Return to High Performance Sport
Framework is based on and will be guided by public health expertise and advice and grounded in the
values and principles for sport contained in the Canadian Sport Policy.
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This joint message is from the Sport Medicine Advisory Committee comprised of Chief Medical Officers from the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN). It is meant to guide Canadian high performance athletes and National Sport Organizations (NSOs) with respect to support services and advised behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic. This advisory is updated as necessary and distributed to NSOs and other high performance sport partners.
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Exercise videos for cancer patients from Treloar Physiotherapy Clinic
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What is the single best thing we can do for our health
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A review of some of the science around how our typical days have shifted with technology and culture and the impact on our health
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Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS)
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The new WHO global action plan to promote physical activity responds to the requests by countries for updated guidance, and a framework of effective and feasible policy actions to increase physical activity at all levels
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Screening tool used in routine general practice to provide a simple physical activity index
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Delivering education, research and clinical services in sport, exercise and physical activity
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British Association of Sport &Exercise Medicine
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Case studies created by the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (UK)
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Details PA for treatment of 40+ conditions
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Online course offered by Public Health England
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Online course (offered by the University of Edinburgh)
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Canadian online course (instructor: Dr. Ian Shrier – McGill)
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CASEM Consensus Statement, a "how to" for primary care and sport and exercise physicians
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Dr. Thornton weighs in on the highlights of the event, her research into the area of physical activity interventions, and tells us all about one of her heroes. She also shares her thoughts on ‘movement hacks’ — interventions that work for patients, and can be integrated into the busy clinics.
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Dr. Rich Trenholm sits down with Dr. Darrell Menard, the Surgeon General’s specialist advisor in sport medicine, to discuss sports medicine issues and the aging athlete as well as tips for physicians.
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In Part 1 of this 2-part podcast, Dr Thornton discusses why physical activity is the single best thing we can do for our health, the evidence for physical activity prescription in primary care, the shared decision making of how to prescribe physical activity to patients, and how to talk about physical activity intensity with patients
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A database of resources to help make physical activity more welcoming and inclusive for those who face barriers to participation
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Resource Library – Rules, Resources, and Descriptions
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A variety of resources that you can utilize from the comfort of your home
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Sport for Life has developed a series of short videos called “Physical Literacy at Home” that help support parents and guardians and kids to develop physical literacy at home during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Live and Recorded classes
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Adapted Exercises for persons with disabilities, in 6 Languages : Aabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish
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Virtual activities and challenges you can do to stay active and fit from home!
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Jooay is a free app that helps children with disabilities and their families to locate leisure opportunities that are: close to where they are, accessible, suit their needs and abilities, match their preferences, can help them develop and participate in society
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Virtual Games aims to provide grassroots competition opportunities to Special Olympics Ontario athletes and student-athletes of all ages, abilities, and for all sports!
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Jumpstart (canadiantire.ca)
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Jumpstart (canadiantire.ca)
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by National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
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Another amazing School of Strength workout brought to you by Special Olympics and the WWE
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School of Strength brought to you by Special Olympics & the WWE
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Chair friendly workouts
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Using light dumbbells
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Very useful for anyone with limited mobility
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Follow along with me in this 17 Min HIIT Workout for Wheelchair users or anyone who wants/needs to sit down!
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The gentle chair exercises are designed with 3 variations that will help you work within your therapeutic window
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A great Chair exercise that can be done at home or at the office
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for Seniors, Obese, Plus Size, & Limited Mobility Workout - Chair
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for Seniors, Obese, Plus Size, & Limited Mobility Workout - Chair
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Full 18 Movements Seated
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The benefits of regular exercise on your brain
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The benefits of regular exercise on your brain
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Loss of low level physical activity is occurring and important, here are some strategies you can use to avoid developing your COVID “19”
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Loss of low level physical activity is occurring and important, here are some strategies you can use to avoid developing your COVID “19”
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Staying physically active offers men numerous health benefits including reducing their risk of having prostate problems
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Staying physically active offers men numerous health benefits including reducing their risk of having prostate problems
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Green exercise is not only enjoyable but also offers many benefits over and above those you get from exercise alone
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Green exercise is not only enjoyable but also offers many benefits over and above those you get from exercise alone
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Physical activity is a first-line treatment for OA of hips and knees
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General recommendations for cancer survivors
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Try the following strategies to reduce your risk of irritating your airways
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Try the following strategies to reduce your risk of irritating your airways
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Drinking too much water can lead to dilutional hyponatremia
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Drinking too much water can lead to dilutional hyponatremia
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When starting a new fitness activity there's a safe way to increase training
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High or syndesmotic ankle sprains are different from low or common sprains
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Frozen shoulder is a common medical problem that is also referred to as adhesive capsulitis
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Frozen shoulder is a common medical problem that is also referred to as adhesive capsulitis
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Let’s compare in-line skating and running using 5 criteria
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Let’s compare in-line skating and running using 5 criteria
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Viscosupplementation for osteoarthritis
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Viscosupplementation for osteoarthritis
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The benefits of exercise on the effects of menopause
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The benefits of exercise on the effects of menopause
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Why Nordic walking has additional benefits
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Why Nordic walking has additional benefits
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Your rotator cuff helps to provide your shoulders with stability and mobility
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Your rotator cuff helps to provide your shoulders with stability and mobility
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How running on the treadmill differs from running outside
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How running on the treadmill differs from running outside
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Menisci are C-shaped cartilage discs found deep within the knee
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Menisci are C-shaped cartilage discs found deep within the knee
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Is it demanding enough to provide real benefits?
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Is it demanding enough to provide real benefits?
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The body has a huge number of tendons and ligaments that play a critical role in helping us function well on our journey through life.
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The body has a huge number of tendons and ligaments that play a critical role in helping us function well on our journey through life
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What are the pros of working out in the mornings versus in the afternoons?
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What are the pros of working out in the mornings versus in the afternoons?
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CFPC Patient Handouts
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CFPC Patient Handouts
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CFPC Patient Handouts
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CFPC Patient Handouts
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CFPC Patient Handouts
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CFPC Patient Handouts
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BASEM Patient Handout (August 2020)
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BASEM Patient Handout (August 2020)
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Comprehensive overview of wide array of PMR and MSK diagnoses
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A 1 or 2 day course on management of numerous types of fractures. The textbook that comes with course is extremely valuable.
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Various examples of exams and what to look out for when performing these exams.
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Information on a comprehensive list of orthopedic and sports medicine topics, particularly injuries and anatomy
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In depth overview of numerous diagnoses and physical exam maneuvers as well as exercises/rehab protocols
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Evidence-based guidelines for numerous patient presentations
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From the University of Toronto, a free online database of lectures, cases, and videos
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