Home An evidence-based app to help identify concussion signs and manage recovery An evidence-based app to help identify concussion signs and manage recovery Key App Features Concussion symptom check, incident report + return to work and school guide Quick concussion symptom check for non-medical people Manage return to work, school and sport using a clinically validated test Gives relevant tasks and education to guide return to work, school, play and sport, tailored to the person in recovery 20 20% of children are affected by concussion by the age of 16 years ¹ 80 80% of concussions don’t seek medical attention ² 30 30% of concussions have ongoing symptoms ¹ ³ Stats to Know 75% parents don’t recognize severity of concussion symptoms even if they were at the game – OVER 70% 42% were not managed according to recommended guidelines – OVER 40% 19% were not immediately removed from play following the head injury – 20% OR 1 IN 5 93% of parents were unaware of concussion or return to play guidelines used by their sporting organisations LESS THAN 10% More Facts About Concussion Nearly 80% of Australians are not aware that children who have a concussion have a higher risk of another concussion. 80% of Australians believe that someone with a concussion should be kept awake. Nearly 40% of Australians believe that when a child is knocked unconscious they will wake up with no lasting effects. Nearly 40% of Australians believe that concussion occurs only as a result of a blow directly to the head.
