Brandon, MB (CKLQ) – The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (‘MJHL’) is continuing a commitment to advance player safety standards by taking part in the CJHL Concussion Program supported by The Co-operators.
The new national program provides the league with innovative concussion management software from HeadCheck Health, Inc. (‘HeadCheck’) for use with their concussion protocol.
The mobile and web-based software will provide MJHL teams with more advanced tools to follow that protocol.
The net result will be a safer environment for all players according to MJHL Commissioner Kim Davis.
"This partnership with HeadCheck is another step forward for player safety in our league," Davis said.
Davis added, "We’re pleased to provide our trainers and medical professionals with the best tools we can to keep our players safe."
Team trainers can use HeadCheck’s mobile app to document suspected concussions, perform concussion assessments and transfer the information collected to medical professionals and partner clinics.
The national program allows a player’s concussion history to transfer with them from team-to-team or league-to-league for more informed care.
Harrison Brown, Co-Founder, and CEO of HeadCheck Health, said, "We’re proud that the MJHL has decided to take HeadCheck on a league-wide basis following a successful implementation by the Virden Oil Capitals last season.
Throughout our dealings with the MJHL, Kim Davis has shown a strong desire to be proactive about concussion safety."
According to statistics provided by HeadCheck 3.8 million concussions were reported in 2012.
One in five high school athletes will sustain a concussion throughout the season.
33 percent of all sports concussions happen during practice.
For more information visit head check’s website here.
