Return to Play from the Concussions Awareness Training Tool.
From the Concussions Awareness Training Tool.
Return to Learn should be completed before Return to Play.
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STAGE 1 |
STAGE 2 |
STAGE 3 |
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No sporting activity Symptom-limited physical and cognitive rest. |
Light aerobic exercise Walking, swimming, stationary cycling. No resistance training. Heart rate <70%. |
Sport-specific exercise Skating drills (ice hockey), running drills (soccer). No head-impact activities. |
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Recovery |
Increase heart rate |
Add movement |
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Symptom-free for 24 hours? |
Symptom-free for 24 hours? |
Symptom-free for 24 hours? |
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STAGE 4 |
STAGE 5 |
STAGE 6 |
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Non-contact drills Progress to complex training drills (e.g. passing drills). May start resistance training. |
Full-contact practice Following medical clearance, participate in normal training activities. |
Back in the game Normal game play |
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Exercise, coordination, cognitive lead |
Restore confidence; assess functional skills |
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Symptom-free for 24 hours? |
Symptom-free for 24 hours? |
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If symptoms reappear at any stage, go back to the previous stage until symptom-free for 24 hours. You may need to move back a stage more than once during the recovery process.
Resources
- Concussions: A guide to understanding symptoms and recovery
The Fraser Health Concussion Clinic's resource to managing concussion symptoms. -
Available in English, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi and Vietnamese.
- Concussion posters
Two posters to promote awareness on concussions. - HealthLink BC: Concussion
General concussion information, when to seek help, common symptoms and problems, getting better, preventative measures and follow-up. - Brain Streams
Overview of concussion, prevention, coping with symptoms and resources. - Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT)
Provides free online concussion toolkits and other resources for preventing and managing concussions. - Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
Guidelines for Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Persistent Symptoms. - AnxietyBC
Resources for people living with anxiety. - G.F. Strong School Program - G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Provincial resource program that seeks to meet the educational needs of students with neurological impairments sustained through injury or illness - Spring health guide video about concussions