SHRed Concussions

This study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board (REB18-2107)

About the study

SHRed Concussions is a large Canadian research study that was funded by the National Football league’s (NFL) Scientific Advisory Board to better understand how common concussions are in high school athletes.

Am I eligible to participate?

Youth who participate in at least one of the SHRed study sports in the community or at their school to participate: ice hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, rugby, football, lacrosse, ringette, cheerleading, wrestling, street dance, sledge hockey, wheelchair basketball, and others.

What would I have to do?

Sign Up Online

Participants must create an online account at SHRedConcussions.ca, whereby they will complete most of their study requirements

Complete Weekly Surveys

Through the online account participants will complete weekly sport participation and injury surveys and be able to report any injury sustained to their study therapist

Complete Baseline Testing

Baseline testing includes; baseline measures, online questionnaires and clinical assessments

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