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NOTE: All position papers are reviewed by the appropriate committee every five years to ensure validity and appropriateness of document.

Position Statements

The Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine provides sport medicine information on a range of sport medicine topics.  The information contained in the following position papers is not intended to substitute for the advice of a physician and you are advised always to consult your doctor for specific information on personal health matters. 

• Head Injuries and Concussions in Soccer
  • Discussion Paper
• Physical Inactivity in Children and Adolescents
  • Discussion Paper
• Exercise and Pregnancy (Newly revised, March 2008)
• Exercise and Pregnancy Discussion Paper - NEW, March 2008
• In-line Skating (Newly revised,  March 2007)
• Snowboarding Injuries (Newly revised, Dec 2006)
• Gender Verification
• HIV in Sport
• Bicycle Helmet Safety
• Violence in Hockey
• Concussions - CASM acknowledges the 2004 Prague Concussion Agreement statement as the most current statement on this topic and reinforces the authors’ statement “that the science of concussion is at early stages and therefore management and return to play decisions remain largely in the realm of clinical judgment on an individualized basis”.  
• Trampolines at Home and Playgrounds (Joint Statement with the Canadian Pediatric Society) - NEW

 If you are a CASM member and would like to write a position statement on a specific topic, please check out the Instructions to Authors.

Media Releases

• Paediatricians warn against backyard trampolines (August 2007)
• CASM re-emphasizes the need to control violence in hockey (March 29, 2004)
• CASM releases position statements on Physical Inactivity in Children and Youth and Head Injuries and Concussions in Soccer (June 21, 2004)