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Recognise Symptoms – Use the Headcheck App OR the Concussion Recognition Tool (CRT).
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Remove the Player – ‘When in doubt sit them out!’
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Medical Assessment – players with a suspected concussion should be assessed by a registered medical practitioner.
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No return to play until cleared by a medical practitioner.
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Recommend you use our CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE PROFORMA (click here) to guide return to play in collaboration with your medical practitioner.
KEY POINTS
- If concussion confirmed rest is recommended for 24-48 hours.
- Initially undertake symptom limited activity aimed at return to school/life (no sport).
- Grade the return to physical activity to full training – must have no symptoms – see the management guidelines form the AFL.
- Full contact return after clearance – DAY 12 at the earliest (recovery varies, children recover slower, if there is a history of recurrence be more conservative).
LINKS
- Headcheck App. Or download it from the App Store by clicking here.
- Concussion Recognition Tool (CRT).
- Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (SCAT5).
- AFL Community Concussion Guidelines 2021.
TO BOOK
Dr Mark Benton, Sports Doctor, call Physiosports Brighton on 95969110 or book an appointment online by clicking here.
practitioners
Anthony is an APA SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST who completed his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University.
Since graduating in 2002 Anthony has worked in a variety of sports and clinical settings, working with multiple stage performances including 'Wicked' the musical. Anthony is currently the Head Physiotherapist at Hampton Rovers Football Club, while also managing Southern Saints netball and Parkdale Vultures Super Rules.
Anthony has a special interest in sporting injuries and injury prevention, in particular the pelvis, hip & groin, joint hypermobility and dance related injuries, including pre-pointe assessments.
Anthony uses his extensive experience to tailor individually specific approach to rehabilitation, self-management strategies and education, providing a pathway from acute injury to return to sport or function.