Using a digital health platform for concussion rehabilitation in Olympic and Paralympic athletes

Due to the complex nature of a concussion recovery trajectories, rehabilitation must be tailored to the individual athlete. In high performance sport, athletes have access to world-class integrated support teams (IST) to guide concussion recovery. However, there are often barriers met, including decentralization from the team and/or travel throughout the competition year. In addition, there are no recommendations for active concussion recovery to meet the diverse needs of Paralympic athletes. Therefore, there is a need to establish accessible exercise progressions that are curated by practitioners and supported by research. The proposed research aims to determine if a digital health innovation can enhance the implementation of evidence-informed concussion rehabilitation for Olympic and Paralympic athletes. It is expected that athletes using the digital platform after concussion will experience improved recovery outcomes and achieve medical clearance for return to competition within appropriate timelines. Further, we expect that Rhea Health will improve communication between IST and the athletes and result in positive experiences using the platform for concussion recovery.

Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Hutchison

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Partner:

Own the Podium

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Other services (except public administration); Retail trade

University:

University of Toronto

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