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return to play after a concussion follows a stepwise process as outlined by the canadian academy of sports medicine: (1) no activity, complete rest until asymptomatic with normal neurologic examination results; (2) light aerobic exercise, such as walking or stationary cycling, and no resistance ...
Management of a sport-related concussion, especially involving return-to-play decisions, is one of the most important challenges confronting sports medicine professionals. Current guidelines result from thoughtful consensus recommendations by expert committees but are chiefly based on the resolution of sympto...
These changes in clinical management appear to have reduced the risk of repetitive concussion during the critical period of cerebral vulnerability after sport-related concussion (SRC). These data support international guidelines recommending additional time for brain recovery before athletes RTP after SRC....
1 Return-to-sport (RTS) decisions are essential for ensuring safety, given that the risk of subsequent concussion is increased if an athlete returns to play prior to full clinical and neurobiological recovery.2,3 Furthermore, early RTS may have negative consequences on long-term neurologic health...
An early return to school may be associated with a lower symptom burden and, ultimately, faster recovery. Introduction A student’s return to school (RTS) after a concussion is a priority issue in recent consensus statements, living guidelines, and evidence-based reviews.1-3 Most guidance ...
In Rugby Union, RTP guidelines last underwent a major update by World Rugby, the International Federation, in 2011 and are consistent with international concussion consensus. There is a limited evidence base informing the content and duration of the Graduated Return to Play. Specifically, the ...
Of greater concern is the statement regarding return to play (RTP) after sports concussions. The authors suggest that athletes with a grade 1 concussion can return to the field in 15 minutes if they are asymptomatic, citing American Academy of Neurology (AAN) guidelines. But the recently ...
The nature of these sports involves repetitive head contact, yet unlike most other professional contact sports, there are no endorsed guidelines or mandates for graduated and systematic return to play following concussion. Here, we review the literature related to concussion and fighting sports, and ...
Every NFL player diagnosed with a concussion must follow a five-phase process before being cleared to fully practice or participate in an NFL game. This process, developed from internationally accepted guidelines, ensures that each player receives consistent treatment. ...