There is growing concern in Australia and internationally about the incidence of sport-related concussion and potential health ramifications for athletes.
If managed appropriately, most symptoms and signs of concussion resolve spontaneously. However, complications can occur, including prolonged symptoms and increased susceptibility to further injury.
Concussion and Brain Health (CBH) Project 2021-2024
We are recruiting retired elite, NON-contact/collision sport athletes with NO history of concussions (i.e. rowing, canoe, swimming, athletics, cycling, triathlon, volleyball) for a large brain health study. This is a world-leading study that has the potential to have a huge impact on future generations.
This study is aiming to gather data on retired non-contact/collision sport athletes to compare against the general population and rugby league/union athletes that will help build our knowledge of the impact concussions has in athletes. Testing is completed in Sydney, but the AIS can cover travel costs (including airfares, accommodation and/or fuel) for athletes based in other regions.
Concussion and Brain Health (CBH) Project 2021-2024 Flyer
Please contact cbhproject@ausport.gov.au for more information.
"Concussion usually results from a blow or knock to the head, but it can also occur from a knock or a blow to anywhere in the body."
David hughes, AIS chief medical officer
Concussion in Sport Australia brings together the most contemporary evidence-based information on concussion for athletes, parents, teachers, coaches and medical practitioners. It provides a valuable and trusted resource for the management of sports-related concussion for all Australians, regardless of the sport, location or level of participation.
Concussion and Brain Health Position Statement 2023 (CBHPS23)
Funded by the Australian Government, the Concussion and Brain Health Position Statement 2023 (CBHPS23) brings together the most contemporary evidence-based information and presents it in a format that is appropriate for all stakeholders. The Position Statement is intended to ensure that participant safety and welfare is paramount when dealing with concussion in sport.
This updated version includes the latest advancements in evidence-based management of concussion by physiotherapists and the most up-to-date research on the long-term effects of repeated head trauma on former athlete health. The Position Statement will be updated to include the latest evidence presented by the Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) at the 6th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport once this information becomes publicly available. This ensures that this Position Statement remains consistent with contemporary evidence.
If in doubt, sit them out!
