Concussion

Concussion Guidelines

Active Basketball adopts and adheres to the Sport Australia Position Statement on Concussion. It is important to note the Return to Sport protocol for children 18 years of age and under:

“Children should not return to contact/collision activities before 14 days from complete resolution of all concussion symptoms.”

Concussion Return to Play protocol

*do not progress to the next step if you still have symptoms of concussion STEPS (one per day)*

1. Symptom-limited activity: No school/sport/ Watching TV/ going for a walk.

2. Light aerobic exercise: An easy jog or a bike ride.

3. Sport-specific, light non-contact exercise: Dribbling the basketball and taking some shots.

4. Non-contact training drills.

5. Full-contact practice.

6. Return to sport without restrictions.