Sports Concussion Toolkit
The American Academy of Neurology has the following resources available on sports concussion for physicians, coaches, parents, and athletes.
Learn the Signs of Concussion and What to Do if a Player Gets One.
- FREE Online Concussion Training for Coaches from CDC – AAN is a participating organization
- FREE Online Concussion Training for Physicians from CDC – AAN is a participating organization
- FREE Online Concussion Safety Course for High School and Youth Coaches from the University of Michigan – Endorsed by the AAN
- Card for Coaches and Players: Print out this card created by the AAN and keep it with your athletic gear to help you recognize the signs of concussion.
- Medical Reference Sheet for Coaches
Resources for Physicians and Patients
- AAN Sports Concussion Guideline (1997–currently under update for launch in late 2012)
- AAN Position Statement on Sports Concussion (2010)
- AAN Position Statement on Sports that Include Intentional Trauma to the Brain (2008)
- Clinical Practice Reference Sheet for Clinicians
- More information on Traumatic Brain Injury
More Resources from AAN Publications:
- A New Game Plan for Concussion Neurology Now
- Concussion Is Serious Neurology Now
- Sports Concussion Continuum
- New AAN Position Paper on Sports Concussion Emphasizes Five Critical Procedures Neurology Today
Media Resources:
- Press Release: New AAN Tools Teach High School Coaches and Athletes How to Spot a Sports Concussion (August 31, 2011)
- Feature Article: School Sports: Tips to Identify and Treat Concussions
- Press Release: AAN: Any Athlete Suspected of Having Concussion Should Be Removed from Play (November 1, 2010)
- Radio Public Service Announcement
Neurology® Lessons of the Week
Sports Concussion Related Content
- March 1, 2011 (.mp3)
- March 8, 2011 (.mp3)
- March 15, 2011 (.mp3)
- March 22, 2011 (.mp3)
- March 29, 2011 (.mp3)