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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🏃‍♀️🧠Our team was on the move this past weekend at CHEO Foundation's RBC Race for the Kids in Ottawa! Not only did our team get active and take part in the race, but we also connected with the community at our booth, sharing concussion resources and information!

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Concussion awareness week is still underway and today we are talking vision! 👁️🧠Join us for a webinar in partnership with @braininjury_CAN at 2PM EST to learn about vision-related symptoms post-concussion! Sign up here to join the conversation: redcap.link/daogr0es

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Ontario Brain Injury Association @ontariobia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

OBIA recognizes the ongoing impacts of residential schools on Indigenous Peoples and honours Survivors, their families, and communities. Our office will be closed on September 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

To keep up with the latest sport concussion evidence, join the conversation today (12PM EST) featuring Dr. Roger Zemek for a webinar exploring the latest evidence and practical approaches to concussion identification, treatment, and management. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today is #RowansLawDay in Ontario. Today we recognize Rowan Stringer's legacy, an Ontario highschool rugby player who passed away in 2013 from second impact syndrome. Each last Wednesday of September honours Rowan and is an opportunity to raise awareness about concussion safety.

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This week is #ConcussionAwarenessWeek! We are excited to host a national webinar in partnership w/ Brain Injury Canada focused on understanding & managing vision-related symptoms after concussion👁️🧠 📅 Thurs Oct 1 ⏰ 2:00 PM ET 💻 Zoom 🔗 Register here: redcap.link/46248w0d

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🏀 The TRANSCENDENT team is at the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa! Stop by our booth to meet some of our fantastic RAs & learn more about concussion awareness, research, and resources. Featured on the 4th slide is Canada’s Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team! Go Canada 🇨🇦🏀

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Join Dr. Roger Zemek and @360Concussion and @RugbyOntario for a free webinar on reducing concussion risk in rugby athletes! Register to join the discussion on August 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST on zoom: mailchi.mp/rugbyontario...

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🧠🫀💡A recap of the first two days of the State of the Science Summit hosted by the UOttawa and @bhi-icc.bsky.social! Our team members contributed to discussions on concussion recovery, autonomic dysfunction, and patient-oriented research. We are excited for Day 3 tomorrow! @ontariobrain.bsky.social

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Ophea @opheacanada.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Same goal, different approach. June is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth and today, we are highlighting Ophea's Concussion Education resources! From the OPASSE Concussion Protocol, to an e-Learning Module and additional resources, Ophea has got you covered: safety.ophea.net/concussions

Milennial PR Team: “The Concussion Protocol within the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education (OPASSE) has been identified by the Ministry of Education through School Board Policies on Concussion (PPM158) as the minimum standards for risk management practices related to concussion for school boards.”

Gen Z Social Team: “Being a brain health baddie slaps!!”

Milennial PR Team: “Ophea’s Concussion Prevention, Identification, and Management for Schools e-Learning module includes strategies and resources to assist in concussion prevention and education. This e-Learning module is intended for all school staff including educators, administrators, and support staff.”

Gen Z Social Team: “It’s giving: I’m in my learning era”

Milennial PR Team: “The Concussion Protocol Sample Tools from the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education (OPASSE) are a detailed set of resources for all school staff, support concussion prevention, identification, and education”

Gen Z Social Team: “We are toolmaxxing this year”

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

These results emphasize the need to expand health care system–wide resources including primary care access and telemedicine, and enhancing resources for emergency department clinicians to improve concussion care. @childrensphila.bsky.social @ontariobrain.bsky.social @icesontario.bsky.social

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Patients w/ higher socioeconomic marginalization and w/o family doctors were more likely to seek concussion care in ER depts rather than outpatient clinics. Those patients, particularly w/o family doctors, were less likely to receive follow-up care within 30 days of first visit.

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Happening tomorrow! 🗓️ There’s still time to register for our Community Concussion Talk in partnership with the @bhi-icc.bsky.social Hear from experts in concussion sharing insights on the brain-heart connection and answering your questions in our live Q&A. Sign up here: redcap.link/620fo04z

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

📰🧠Our latest iteration of our newsletter, Concussion News You Can Use, is live on our website! Read all about the latest concussion research, upcoming events and resources here: www.transcendentconcussion.ca/newsletter @ontariobrain.bsky.social

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Our upcoming community concussion talk in partnership with @bhi-icc.bsky.social is less than one week away! Join us for an informative discussion on the brain-heart connection post-concussion from field experts & lived experience! 🫀🧠 Sign up here: redcap.cheori.org/surveys/?s=C...

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Join us for our upcoming Community Concussion Talks webinar in partnership with @bhi-icc.bsky.social on Mar 31, 2026 from 12:00-1:30 PM EST. Hear from researchers, clinicians & lived experience about the brain-heart connection after a concussion! 🧠🫀Register here: redcap.cheori.org/surveys/?s=C...

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

These handouts provide practical information on recognizing concussion symptoms, supporting recovery, and creating a safer camp environment. You can access the camp resources and our other community handouts here: www.transcendentconcussion.ca/communityhan...

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Community Handouts | TRANSCENDENT

Subscribe to the TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program’s newsletter for the latest updates on concussion research, clinical insights, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved.

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

March Break is around the corner! For families, campers, and camp counsellors preparing for a fun and active week, the TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program and 360 Concussion Care have developed camp concussion resources to help everyone stay informed and safe.🧠📋⬇️

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Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions @ccn-rcc.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Check out these great concussion learning and knowledge exchange events coming up, featuring @uhnconcussions.bsky.social and @transcendentkt.bsky.social: ccn-rcc.ca/en/events/

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

We’re proud of how this work continues to deepen our understanding of concussion & strengthen connections between research & community. Thank you for being part of our journey. 👉 Swipe through to see the highlights from our year. We are looking forward to sharing more discoveries in 2026!

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

TRANSCENDENT: 2025 Year in Review ✨ What a year it’s been! Thanks to our incredible participants, researchers, clinicians, staff, and community partners. 2025 was a year of growth, discovery, and impact.

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Roger Zemek on being named Outstanding Researcher at the CHEO Research Institute's 2025 Awards of Excellence🏆This award recognizes exceptional achievements in research showing excellence in funding, publications, strong reputation & impactful discoveries🏅

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

On Nov 8, Dr. Roger Zemek presented at the #AmazingBrainScienceTalks in Montreal. Dr. Zemek broke down concussion myths & shared evidence-based strategies shaping the future of recovery. The event featured powerful insights across brain & heart health. 🎥 Recordings coming soon!

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

The TRANSCENDENT team reunited at the Cross-IDP Conference last week in Toronto! We learned from other IDPs about the power of clinical trials, team science & the importance of community engagement. Thank you to the Ontario Brain Institute for fostering a space of collaboration & learning🧠🔬🧬👏

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

📋Why this matters: Using the updated ACRM criteria may help identify more concussions, especially in people with fewer symptoms. This could lead to more consistent diagnoses and timely care. Read the article here: doi.org/10.1097/HTR....

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Key Results: 🥼Doctors were more cautious than the new criteria 📊In ~18% of cases, doctors were less likely to suspect a concussion diagnosis 🧠Underdiagnosis was more likely when patients had lower symptom severity 🕐Patients seen sooner after their injury received more definitive concussion diagnoses

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Our research team applied these criteria to more than 1,400 patients seen at 360 Concussion Care clinics across Ontario. We compared the results to how doctors made their diagnoses using clinical judgment.

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

New Publication Alert from our team! In 2023, the ACRM updated how concussions (also called mild traumatic brain injuries) are diagnosed. These new criteria look at how the injury happened, what signs and symptoms are present, and the results of medical tests.

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Brain Injury Yukon @braininjuryyukon.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

I was very pleased to see at least 2 Yukoners in attendance 🙂

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Interested in our sub-studies? Next up, we are looking 👀 into vision and pupillometry tests. These are quick, non-invasive tests that measures how your eyes move and how your pupils respond to light, which can help detect brain changes after a concussion. 👁️

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Our Concussion Awareness Week webinar, co-hosted with Brain Injury Canada was a cross-Canada🇨🇦 event featuring lived experience, research, and practical evidence to manage concussion symptoms🧠Thank you to all that attended! To access the recording: www.transcendentconcussion.ca/recordedtalks

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Our goal: to collect data on 5,500 people with concussion over 5 years. This growing dataset is helping us better understand concussion and recovery. 📖 Learn more about our research goals in our published protocol paper: www.transcendentconcussion.ca/post/transce...

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TRANSCENDENT Launches Protocol Paper

We’re excited to announce the publication of the first TRANSCENDENT protocol paper in BMJ Open! Each year, over 400,000 Canadians experience a concussion however, much of the research focuses on athl...

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

It is Day 5 of Concussion Awareness Week! We are highlighting an exciting milestone from our team. The TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program has officially surpassed 2,000 enrolled participants! 🎉

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

It is Day 4 of #ConcussionAwarenessWeek! 🧠 Join us and Brain Injury Canada for a special webinar: The Invisible Injury: Managing Headaches, Sleep, & Mental Health Symptoms after a Concussion 🗓️ Today, 12:00–1:30 PM EST  Register here: redcap.link/hzx19l7o

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Our sub-study, exercise tolerance🚴‍♀️ This can be tested in athletes & non-athletes w/ a concussion. By riding a stationary bike, we can track heart rate & blood pressure and see how much activity can be tolerated before symptoms worsen. This helps guide a safe return to activity🏆

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Our TRANSCENDENT Fall 2025 Newsletter is live on our website! Learn all about some exciting research coming out from our team, resources, and upcoming concussion events! Read it all here: www.transcendentconcussion.ca/newsletter

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

On Rowan’s Law Day we are highlighting our resources from the Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion. The protocols, like the Return to Sport/Activity Protocol, is a free resource available for up to date and evidence-based guidance! ⚽️🏒🏉⛹️‍♀️🏐 See the protocol here: pedsconcussion.com/return-to-ac...

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Return to sport protocol and return to School after concussion

PedsConcussion: Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion Care. Return to sport protocol. Return to school protocol

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Rowan’s story reminds us of the importance of concussion awareness, education, and safety especially for youth athletes.

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

It is Day 3 of Concussion Awareness week and Rowan’s Law Day. 💜 Rowan’s Law Day in Ontario is a day dedicated to concussion awareness and safety in honour of Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who passed away after sustaining multiple concussions during sport.

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Members of our team published a paper on Autonomic Dysfunction in @JAMANetworkOpen! They tested how kids’ heart rate & blood pressure🩸 changed going from lying down to standing up (using a tilt table) & asked if they felt any new or worsened symptoms like dizziness or fatigue.

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Sub-study Feature📑 First up, autonomic dysfunction! We use a tilt table to see how the body’s autonomic nervous system works after a concussion🧠By moving from lying down to upright, we track changes in heart rate & blood pressure to check for dizziness or lightheadedness! 💫 @ontariobrain.bsky.social

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

A subset of our participants will complete additional tests in our sub-studies, including brain scans, vision tests, and biomarker collection, to help us better understand concussion from every angle. 🖥️Check out our website to learn more about our sub-studies: www.transcendentconcussion.ca/research

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Research | TRANSCENDENT

Explore the latest research initiatives and breakthroughs from the TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program, focused on improving concussion diagnosis, treatment, and long-term recovery outcomes.

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

It is Day 2 of Concussion Awareness Week! 🧠 Want to dive deeper into our research program? During Concussion Awareness Week we are featuring our sub-studies! 📑

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Interested in dizziness & concussions? 💫Check out our Speaker Series videos on our YouTube including our session with Dr. Kathryn Schneider sharing the evidence on the vestibular system post-injury 📼 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3O3... @UCalgary

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TRANSCENDENT Speaker Series - Demystifying Concussion Rehab: Cervicovestibular Insights

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TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program @transcendentkt.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

✨ Check out our latest Community Concussion Talk with TRANSCENDENT researcher, Dr. Andrée-Anne Ledoux and two lived experience advisors on navigating mental health symptoms after concussion. Watch the YouTube video recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC--...

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Mental Health and Concussions: Insights on Mindfulness, Mental Health Research and Lived Experience

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