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PSAs and Videos

Concussions

Concussion - ThinkFirst Smart Hockey - This segment from our ThinkFirst Smart Hockey video provides a general overview of recognizing the signs and symptoms of a concussion and the 6 Steps to Return to Play.

Concussion 101- A Primer for Kids and Parents - The symptoms of a concussion can be tough for kids to recognize. Dr. Mike Evans is founder of the Health Design Lab at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, and a staff physician at St. Michael's Hospital.

After the Hit - Dr. Shree Bhalerao talks about the psychiatric effects of head injuries and risks of aggressive hockey.

Solitary Confinement: Matt Dunigan Interview - In an interview by Brian Williams, former CFL Legend, Matt Dunigan, alongside his wife Kathy, shed light on the dark side of concussions have had a tremendous impact on him and his family.

Concussions - Seeing the Invisible Injury - To communicate the mechanisms underlying sports-related concussions, graduate student Paul Kelly created a high-end 3D animation in Autodesk Maya for his master's research project in Biomedical Communications. Under the guidance of University of Toronto's Dr. Doug Richards, Dr. Anne Agur and Nick Woolridge, the animation focuses on the biomechanics and pathophysiology of the condition, with a narrative suited for a lay audience.

Hockey

ThinkFirst Smart Hockey Video -English Check out our Smart Hockey video, presented by Scotiabank and Reebok CCM, to help Canadians understand safety on the ice, concussions and injury prevention. This video is a great tool for families and teams to use to encourage safety and respect in hockey.

ThinkFirst Smart Hockey Video - French Check out the French version of our Smart Hockey video presented by Scotiabank and Reebok CCM. This video has the same key messages as its English counterpart and is a great resource for families and teams across Canada.

12 Tips to Play Smart Hockey - Chek out these 12 tips to improve your game and help keep you and your teammates safe on the ice.

General Injury Prevention

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