All athletes with suspected concussions will be referred to a physician for a post-injury medical evaluation to rule-out more serious intracranial pathology and neuropsychological examination. The return to play protocol will be implemented, after the student successfully meets or exceeds the baseline data of the ImPact testing and written clearance from a physician is obtained before further participation is permitted.

Return to play will follow the following step protocol (generally 24 hours in between protocol phases):

1. Light aerobic exercise such as walking or stationary bicycling:  10-15 minutes total and reassess for symptoms.
2. Sport-specific exercises.  Moderate aerobic activity.  20-30 min of jogging.  Use body weight for resistance training, squats, push up etc.
3. Non-contact training drills.  Maximize aerobic activity. Add heavy non-contact physical activity, such as sprinting/running, high-intensity stationary biking, regular weightlifting routine, non-contact sport-specific drills (in 3 planes of movement).
4. Full contact training.  May return to practice and full contact (if appropriate for the sport) in controlled practice.
5. Game play.

Progress to the next stage may occur every 24 hours as long as symptoms do not return. 

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