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What will additions to Rowan’s Law mean for concussion safety this fall?

What will additions to Rowan’s Law mean for concussion safety this fall?

TORONTO, August 27, 2019 – This fall will be the first full school year where parents, coaches and officials will be required to sign a concussion code of conduct and review concussion awareness resources as a result of additions to Rowan’s Law. The law passed last year, mandates the removal from sport and return to sport […]

What will additions to Rowan’s Law mean for concussion safety this fall?

What will additions to Rowan’s Law mean for concussion safety this fall?

TORONTO, August 27, 2019 – This fall will be the first full school year where parents, coaches and officials will be required to sign a concussion code of conduct and review concussion awareness resources as a result of additions to Rowan’s Law. The law passed last year, mandates the removal from sport and return to sport […]

York U concussion research shows lasting brain damage in elite level athletes

York U concussion research shows lasting brain damage in elite level athletes

TORONTO, September 21, 2016: York University concussion experts report that young elite level athletes, who have suffered from a concussion, may have lingering neurological consequences that affect their movement control. While young athletes typically go back as players after a few weeks, researchers at York University’s Centre for Vision Research say these athletes may in […]

Children, youth take longer to fully recover from concussion: York U study

Children, youth take longer to fully recover from concussion: York U study

TORONTO, May 16, 2016 – York University concussion experts report that children and youth take longer to fully recover from a concussion than previously thought. After a concussion, young athletes usually rejoin their teams in a few weeks if they do not have any active symptoms. However, it might take up to two years to […]