Concussion Policy
The appropriate management of concussion is essential in ensuring the brain has enough time to heal and recover.
Any player who has suffered a heavy head knock, a concussion or is suspected of having a concussion must be medically assessed by a Medical Practitioner as soon as possible after the injury and must NOT be allowed to return to play in the same game/practice session.
Return to Training and Playing Guidelines for players following a Concussion:
- Player must have a minimum 12-day mandatory break from playing matches.
- Player must obtain a written medical clearance from a Medical Practitioner (i.e., General Practitioner, Sports Doctor, Neurologist) to return to training and playing. The medical clearance must state that the player has been cleared from a concussion injury.
- Player must only recommence ‘usual contact’ training when symptom free and physically able to complete full training sessions.
- Recommend that any player with symptoms persisting for more than 5 days (post the concussion) seek specialist opinion prior to resuming training and playing matches.
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