Despite the increased attention that concussions in sport have received over the past few years, the knowledge, attitudes and opinions of players, coaches, and parents is relatively unknown. Similarly, little information exists on how amateur players, suspected of having a concussion, make their way through the medical system. In an effort to answer these questions, the Pan Am Clinic Foundation, with the support of Football Manitoba, is attempting to reach out to all of the amateur football players, coaches and parents in the province to conduct an important research survey. A high response rate is imperative to gathering this important information. Our goal is to develop a clinical program for players that have sustained a concussion and to gain insight into the most effective manner to educate players, coaches and parents about concussions.

Players (7 -12) click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FB-youngplayers

Players (13-22) click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FB-players

Parents click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FB-parents

Coaches click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FB-coaches

If you have any questions about the study, please contact Dr. Jeff Leiter at 204.927.2665 or jleiter@panamclinic.com

Numerous sports and work-related injuries and dozens of varieties of arthritis and rheumatism, musculoskeletal injuries and diseases are responsible for diminishing the quality of life for hundreds of millions of people throughout the world.

In Canada, these conditions, which are second only to cardiovascular diseases in the economic burden inflicted on society, are among the most common causes of long-term disability. The most recent federal government survey calculated that the costs of direct care coupled with the costs of lost productivity total a staggering $16.4 billion. Musculoskeletal conditions affect the bones, muscles, tendons and joints. These injuries and diseases afflict people of all ages and at all levels of society. Through chronic pain, loss of mobility and limitation of function, they reduce the ability for people to remain active. This, in turn, can affect virtually every system in the body, further affecting health and vitality.

The Pan Am Clinic Foundation is committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of these conditions in order to help people live healthy, active lives.

An active lifestyle is essential to overall health and well-being. When musculoskeletal injuries and diseases diminish or destroy the ability to remain active and mobile, other bodily systems can break down. Improving our understanding of causes, prevention and treatment is key to reducing the burden to society that these conditions create.

The Pan Am Clinic Foundation has been established to provide additional funding for high-quality patient care, education and research in the prevention, evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injury and disease. In the area of patient care, the Foundation will aim to develop and maintain an environment which attracts the finest clinicians and provides Manitobans with world class care. Achieving this will require investment in people, facilities and technology.

Because sharing knowledge and encouraging innovative thinking is fundamental to making advancements in this field, the Foundation will support a strong educational component in the Pan Am Clinic.

We are also strongly committed to research. This will enable us to attract high calibre health care professionals who will offer their investigative and clinical skills to benefit both their fields of study and their patients.

The Pan Am Clinic Foundation is committed to supporting the Pan Am Clinic in making a positive difference in the lives of those with musculoskeletal diseases, disorders and injuries. The Foundation will raise funds to help attract the people and offer the programs to create and maintain a world class research, education and health care organization for Manitoba and beyond.

Board of Directors Mr. James Ferguson, Chair Mr. David Asper, Vice Chair Ms. Ida Albo, Vice Chair Mr. Rod Corbett, Secretary/Treasurer Mrs. Susan Borger Mr. Brock Bulbuck Dr. Wayne Hildahl Dr. Peter MacDonald Mr. Jim Richardson Mr. George Vis Dr. Bert Taylor Mr. Jeff Thompson Dr. John Wade Dr. Jeff Leiter, Executive Director

Executive Committee Mr. James Ferguson Mr. David Asper Dr. Wayne Hildahl Dr. Peter MacDonald

Pan Am Clinic investigators are conducting research that furthers our understanding of risk factors for musculoskeletal conditions. This enables us to pioneer new treatments, and evaluate and improve existing procedures. These important activities will ensure a stimulating environment of continuous learning for practitioners and provide patients with access to leading edge treatments.

The disability and time loss from work, as well as the effect on quality of life, represent a significant clinical problem for the population and health care system. The Clinical Centre at the Pan Am Clinic focuses on optimizing patient care to reduce the burden of disease on patients and the health care system. Our ability to track a significant number of patients from initial assessment through surgery and annual follow-ups enables us to effectively assess surgical outcomes. This, in turn, is used to develop strategies to improve patient outcomes. With an approach that allows us to continually evaluate and monitor patient quality of life, we maintain an environment committed to providing the best possible care based on objective patient based outcomes.

The Pan Am Clinic Foundation works to serve the community by holding community educational workshops presented by the Pan Am Clinic staff. These workshops highlight best practices for a positive recovery from a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. The Foundation will also house a patient Resource Centre, providing reference and research material for patient and professional education.

The Foundation will serve as a meeting point for people of all ages and will share its access to knowledge and experience within the Clinic by hosting a series of training and skill-building programs.

The Pan Am Clinic Foundation funds a world-wide postgraduate fellowship program for the most promising young practitioners in the areas of Orthopaedics and Primary Care.

The Pan Am Clinic Foundation has supported the development of a Surgical Skills Training Centre. Continuing with the success of minimally-invasive surgeries, the Pan Am Surgical Skills Training Centre will provide surgical skill workshops to develop orthopaedic surgery skills. Specialized computer based and life-like models offer extensive opportunities for surgeons and residents to develop the precision and accuracy needed in the operating room. Combined with an innovative fellowship program, the Pan Am Clinic Foundation Surgical Centre is renowned for quality Primary Care, and Orthopaedic practitioners.