HEADCHECK Health

12/25/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the leagues, teams, athletic trainers, researchers and clinicians who prioritize brain health and athlete well-being every day.

Wishing you a safe, healthy holiday season and a happy new year! ✨

12/23/2025

TRUE! Athletes should not return to play until they have fully recovered from a concussion. It’s not accurate that you simply have to wait one a few days after you last symptom clears up to return to the court or field.

General return-to-play guidelines include:

🧠 The athlete is symptom-free at rest and during increased levels of exertion, including non-contact sport practice.
🧠 Neurologic examination results are normal, with intact cognitive function.
🧠 Because athletes may underreport symptoms, return-to-play decisions should be made only after a thorough evaluation by a healthcare provider experienced in concussion management.

12/18/2025

Notes play a key role in keeping communication clear and documentation accurate across your organization. Our platform offers customizable note types that keep your team aligned and your documentation consistent.

SOAP Notes build on the trusted Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan framework, with at least two fields required for stronger record-keeping.

Other types include Clearance, Diagnostic, and Status Change Notes to keep everyone informed and compliant.

Whether you’re tracking an athlete’s recovery or ensuring compliance with organizational standards, HEADCHECK’s note types have you covered. Take full advantage of these features today to improve how your team documents and shares information!

12/11/2025

🔊 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🔊 Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League Commissioner Marc Franche joined us to discuss his career journey, daily responsibilities as a league commissioner, and the tough decisions he has to make. We cover league leadership, player safety, concussion protocols, handling discipline, and how he stays passionate about his work.

12/10/2025

"It's going to not only enhance the clinical side for our athletes, it's going to enhance how well and how efficiently research can use the data and further research in this field."

University of Birmingham Research Fellow Sophie Prosser says HEADCHECK is a game-changer for her academic research and work as a team member of the concussion service at MoveWell - Centre for Movement and Wellbeing.

The concussion clinic provides care for the University's sports teams and athletes, conducting base assessments, post injury management, ensuring safe and timely return to academic activities and sport. The clinic also plays an important role in the current research being conducted within the School of Sport and Exercise Science.

We're thrilled to be working with you, Sophie!

12/04/2025

Excited to be working with Hull FC - Official page to ensure concussion protocol compliance and provide the best possible care for players!

Hull FC are pleased to announce a new partnership with HEADCHECK Health - the leading platform for concussion protocol ex*****on 🤝

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12/03/2025

Feeling fine isn't enough. Any athlete suspected or diagnosed with a concussion should be removed from participation until they are assessed and approved to return by a qualified healthcare provider.

HEADCHECK helps prioritize athlete safety by ensuring athletes receive medical clearance before returning to play.

11/26/2025

HEADCHECK gives you the tools to stay on top of your team so you can focus on what matters most: player safety and performance. We make it easy to quickly add athletes, inactivate players, and keep your roster and reports accurate across the app and web portal.

11/24/2025

We're thrilled to continue to support the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks this school year!

"HEADCHECK provides our medical team with trusted tools for concussion assessment and management," says Head Athletic Therapist Carolyn Glavacevic, "helping us make informed decisions that keep our athletes safe on and off the field."

Go Kodiaks!

11/21/2025

Athletes train hard, pushing through pain and discomfort to perform at their peak. So when injury strikes, especially a concussion, the physical and mental toll can be devastating.

For some, recovery isn’t quick, and post-concussion syndrome can bring persistent symptoms like fatigue, memory issues, and depression. Even daily tasks can feel impossible.

Athletes shouldn’t be on their own when it comes to managing these mental health challenges. On our blog, we look at the four ways that parents, trainers, managers, coaches, and healthcare providers can help to to manage the psychological effects of concussion.

Read more to discover four ways to tackle mental health and concussions.

11/18/2025

🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 🚨 Former OHL player Ben Fanelli joins us to share his remarkable journey from a near-fatal head injury to becoming a leading voice in athlete well-being.

After rebuilding his life beyond hockey, Ben founded the Heroic Minds platform, pursued psychotherapy, and now supports players across major Canadian leagues as an Advisor of Player Well-Being. We explore resilience, identity, concussion recovery and how to build a healthier culture in youth sport. Ben opens up about the pressures young athletes face, the hidden emotional toll of injuries, and what it truly takes to become the hero of your own story.

11/13/2025

We're thrilled to be working with the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush U18 team again this season!

"This is the second season the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush of the NSU18MHL will be using HEADCHECK Health Pro for concussion and injury management for our athletes and it has been an exceptional addition to our program," said Medical Trainer Austin Chapman.