Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Launches New Guidelines for Concussion in Sport

“If in doubt, sit them out” The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has launched updated Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport, aiming to provide a comprehensive and standardised approach to concussion management. The guidelines are a collaboration between the Australian Institute of Sport, Australasian College of Sport & Exercise Physicians, Sports Medicine Australia and […]
AFL Concussion Management Guidelines

The Australian Football League (AFL) has completed the development of the AFL Concussion Guidelines for Australian Football across all levels excluding the AFL/AFLW competitions. These guidelines are designed to support community football leagues, clubs, players, parents, coaches, trainers, and other individuals involved, in evaluating and handling players who have experienced or are suspected to have […]
CONCUSSION IN KIDS

What is concussion? This is a form of traumatic brain injury. It is a short-term disturbance of normal brain function due to an external force impacting the head or body. A concussion does not always result in a loss of consciousness. Head impacts can be associated with severe and potentially fatal brain injuries. In […]