Collegiate Sports Medicine: Red Deer Campus

09/09/2025

🧠 Concussions are more serious than many realize—and early action makes all the difference. When in doubt, sit them out. Check out this important post on concussion awareness and management from our Collegiate Sports Medicine Olds team. ⬇️

How's your head?
A concussion can be defined as a traumatic brain injury induced by a direct blow to the head, face, neck, or somewhere else on the body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head. Symptoms may appear immediately, or take up to several hours to present (see second image for common symptoms). The golden rule for immediate concussion management is, when in doubt sit them out.
As a parent or coach, if you see an athlete take a questionable head or body contact, you can make the choice to sit them. Athletes removed from play immediately recover an average of 3 days sooner than those with a delayed removal.
Additionally, youth aged 14-17 are particularly susceptible to second impact syndrome, a condition that occurs when a brain that is not fully healed from concussion, is impacted a second time, leading to excessive brain bleeding, and in 50% of cases, death within 2-5 minutes.
Its not to say that youth shouldn't participate in contact sport. But as a whole, we need to work together to spread awareness about concussions and concussion management. Remember that youth sport is just that, youth sport. Its better to take the time to fully recover from a concussion, than to suffer the consequences later in life. By referring young athletes (and adults!) with suspected concussions to physicians, physiotherapists, or athletic therapists with appropriate training in concussion management, you can set them up on the right track for returning to sport.
The sports med team at and have several practitioners trained in concussion management.

Collegiate Sports Medicine Olds, AB #403-791-2766
https://collegiatesportsmedicine.ca/collegiate-sports-medicine-concussion-centre-services/

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Images:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concussions_in_rugby_union
https://concussionfoundation.org
Concussion info: source material from Concussion Rehab Works, concussion management course.

09/07/2025

140 athletes over 2 days, great start to the fall baseline testing season for Blindman Valley Minor Hockey Association

09/05/2025

Getting ready for another baseline testing season 🤕⛑️

08/21/2025

Last week we celebrated Collegiate's 22nd Anniversary with all 3 clinics getting together for a bit of work and A LOT of fun! Corporate BBQ at Red Lodge was a great hit with all.
Here’s to many more years of care, community, and helping people get back to work, life & play 💜

Collegiate Sports Medicine Olds

08/18/2025

✨ Happy 3-Year Work Anniversary, Nicola! ✨ From day one, Nicola has been such a bright part of our team — her welcoming smile, genuine care for clients and staff, and just the right touch of mischief have made her truly unforgettable. 😉

She’s hardworking, versatile, and always willing to jump in wherever she’s needed — making an impact in more ways than we can count. Though she’s moving on at the end of the month, we’re so grateful for the four years we’ve had with her, and we’ll miss her dearly. 💜

Cheers to Nicola and all she’s brought to Collegiate!

08/17/2025

⚾ Big game energy tonight in Sylvan Lake! Our Athletic Therapist, Rob, is field-side keeping the Gulls game-ready and in peak condition as they battle it out in the championship final. 🏆
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08/03/2025

Happy 4-Year Anniversary, Dee! 🎉 As a massage therapist, you’ve mastered the art of listening—finding exactly what your clients need—and then using your strong hands to work out the rest. Your skill, care, and dedication never cease to amaze us, and we're so grateful for the comfort and relief you bring every day. Here’s to another four years of magic hands and heartwarming care! 💚

08/01/2025

Back by 'super' demand 💪 Our resistance super bands flew off the shelf last month— but don’t worry, we’ve RESTOCKED! Ideal for physio, warmups, injury recovery, and all-around strength. Get yours before they disappear again!

07/25/2025

Today we said goodbye (with ice cream, of course 🍦) to our awesome physio practicum student, Austin!
From day one, he brought energy, curiosity, and solid physio skills—and now he’s off to graduate and take on the world! 🎓💪 Congrats, Austin!

07/25/2025

For over a decade, Carolyn has been a steady force at Collegiate—she brings order, compassion, and a great sense of humour to the team (and maybe an eye roll or two when we get too rowdy 😅).
Beyond the clinic, Carolyn is known for her love of good food, sunshine, and a perfectly poured glass of red wine—ideally enjoyed together! ☀️🍷🍽️
Carolyn, thank you for 11 years of dedication, leadership, and heart. We’re so grateful for everything you do—and for keeping us just the right amount of professional. 😉
Help us show some love for Carolyn in the comments! 💚

Carolyn Nash

07/22/2025

🔥 Red Deer showed up & showed off! 🔥Most Active Community in Alberta 💪 - We loved being part of the movement at the ParticipACTION Fun Run

03/01/2024

Tired of the snow?
Body aches from all the shoveling?
Need a rest?
Call or click to book your massage today

https://collegiatesportsmedicine.ca/services/massage-therapy/

02/27/2024

Need a Massage? Call or Click below for the next available appointment

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