GROSS ANATOMY
HEAD NECK
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When they feel better and no longer have symptoms
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When the Coach is ready for them to play
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When the Athletic trainer says they are ready
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When they have a signed doctor’s note releasing them and they have completed a Return to Play protocol.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The athlete must be symptom-free for 24 hours at the current level of activity before moving on to the next step. If one or more symptoms return, the player needs to go back to the previous level of activity with no symptoms for at least 24 hours before trying to do more.
Detailed explanation-2: -It can also be helpful to receive information from the athlete, their parents and teachers, as well as peers and coaches if possible. Our providers typically consider clearance once the athlete is: Free of concussion symptoms for at least 24 hours. Off any medications started for concussion symptoms.
Detailed explanation-3: -An athlete with prolonged loss of consciousness or signs and symptoms that worsen or persist after a concussion should be evaluated in the emergency department. An athlete should not be allowed to resume sports participation until all symptoms of a concussion have resolved.
Detailed explanation-4: -The cornerstone to treatment of a concussion is rest. Cognitive and physical rest are essential to help the brain heal. Players with a concussion should not be doing any activities that increase the metabolic demands on the brain or make the brain work hard directly after a concussion injury.
Detailed explanation-5: -Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, a sports concussion neuropsychologist featured in the MomsTEAM PBS documentary, The Smartest Team: Making High School Football Safer, recommend that children and adolescent take a minimum of three weeks off before returning to sports after a concussion.