SRCC Education Presentations
The Sport-Related Concussion Centre team is committed to promoting awareness of concussion and its management within the Windsor-Essex Community. Presentations are free and can be adjusted to fit the needs of your specific group. For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact us at concussion@uwindsor.ca.
Upcoming Events
USE YOUR HEAD: Sport Concussion Workshop
Thursday, November 9th, 2017
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Giovanni Caboto Club
Community partners led by the Brain Injury Association of Windsor & Essex County are hosting this annual event to raise awareness on the prevention, recognition, and management of concussions in sport. Organizers are welcoming parents, coaches, trainers, referees and educators. Tickets are FREE but seats are limited so be sure to register ASAP: useyourhead2017.eventbrite.ca
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SRCC in the News
Dr. Joe Casey presents talk at Brain Injury Association of Windsor-Essex Concussion Workshop
November 24, 2016 -- Together with Mr. Chad Menard, the vice president of the Sun Parlour Female Hockey Association, SRCC psychologist Dr. Joe Casey presented a talk about the SRCC's partnership with local hockey at a concussion workshop presented by the Brain Injury Association of Windsor-Essex.
SRCC featured on CTV
Windsor's local CTV station recently featured the SRCC partnership with local sports teams. Dr. Joe Casey, SRCC neuropsychologist, discusses this important collaboration aimed at improving sports concussion care.
Windsor Star details clinic effort to improve concussion care in girls' hockey
An October 2016 feature in the Windsor Star highlights the SRCC's partnership with local Windsor Wildcats girls' hockey league. Dr. Joe Casey, SRCC neuropsychologist, discusses the initiative and the centre's effort to bring professional-level sports care to the Sun Parlour Female Hockey Association.
Windsor Star article on partnership
Clinic partners with local girls' hockey league
October 12, 2016 -- Reporting by the University of Windsor Daily News features our clinic's new partnership with the Sun Parlour Female Hockey Association! Through this effort, we are providing teams with education about concussion, as well as baseline testing for about 100 Windsor Wildcat players. Dr. Joe Casey, clinic neuropsychologist, discusses the partnership.
Daily News article on partnership
Research team receives grant to support neuro-imaging research at University of Windsor
February 5, 2015 -- A team of three researchers from the University of Windsor Psychology Department--including SRCC director Dr. Chris Abeare—were awarded a $75,000 Canada Foundation for Innovation grant to support research using functional near-infrared spectroscopy, or fNIRS. This funding will support diverse research efforts within the Psychology Department, including research aimed at studying the brains of concussed athletes. The collaboration was recently featured on the "Research Matters" program on CJAM 99.1 FM.
Daily News article on grant with audio file from "Research Matters" interview
Use Your Head! Concussion Workshop
September 12, 2013--Dr. Chris Abeare, SRCC Neuropsychologist, gives a talk at the "Use Your Head" Concussion Workshop sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Windsor-Essex. His talk focused on the minority of athletes who experience concussion symptoms that persist beyond the expected recovery timeline (a few days to weeks).
"Use Your Head" workshop flyer at biawe.com
SRCC opening highlighted in Windsor Star feature
September 6, 2013 -- A story in the Windsor Star documents the opening of the SRCC, including an interview wth SRCC neuropsychologist Dr. Chris Abeare about the current and future plans for the clinic.
Windsor Star article on opening of SRCC
Concussion clinic launched for varsity athletes
September 2, 2013 -- An article in the University of Windsor News highlights the opening of the Sport-Related Concussion Centre, a new initiative to promote the health and success of University of Windsor student athletes.
Daily News article on opening of SRCC