Free Concussion Webinar Aimed at Helping Parents Navigate Recovery Process

By Scott Arnold

Parents looking for guidance on concussion diagnosis, treatment and recovery are invited to take part in a free educational webinar hosted by Peterborough Athletics Concussion Awareness.

Dr. Steph Dallaire is general practioner with the peterborough family health team, medical doctor with the peterborough petes, and physician educator for concussion echo (supplied photo from GPHSF)

The Parents Playbook for Concussion webinar takes place today and is designed to help families better understand what to do following a concussion, from the initial injury through a child's return to school, sports and everyday activities.

Hosted by Dr. Steph Dallaire, the session is part of the Peterborough Athletics Concussion Awareness (PACA) Concussion Masterclass Webinar Series.

Organizers say the webinar will provide practical advice and evidence-informed information for parents who may be supporting a child through concussion recovery or who simply want to be prepared should the need arise.

Topics will include when and where to seek medical care, what to expect during diagnosis, questions to ask healthcare providers, symptom management, baseline testing, follow-up care and school accommodations. The session will also cover return-to-play protocols and safe timelines for returning to sports.

PACA says navigating a concussion can be overwhelming for families, and the goal of the webinar is to provide parents with the knowledge and confidence needed to support their child throughout the recovery process.

The free online session begins at 2 pm and is open to anyone interested in learning more about concussion care and recovery. You can register by clicking HERE.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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