The AAN issued new guidelines to evaluate athletes with concussions, replacing the 1997 guidelines. One recommendation deemed of special importance includes the suggestion that any athletes thought to have experienced a concussion be stopped from engaging in athletic play immediately.
It is recommended that athletes receive a thorough assessment from a licensed health care provider trained in understanding concussions and symptoms related to concussions before being allowed to return to athletic competition.
Further, following a concussion, it is recommended that athletes begin participating gradually and only return to play when any and all acute symptoms have disappeared. In order to formalize these new sports concussion guidelines, research and evidence through mid-2012 was reviewed.
The guideline also identifies rugby and football as having the highest concussion risk. Hockey and soccer are also identified as sports with notable concussion risks. Looking specifically at female athletes, basketball and soccer were identified as having the biggest danger of concussions. Read more info on this very important information about athletes and concussions.
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