8 “if in doubt, sit them out” Diagram 1: Return to Sport Protocol for adults over 18 years of age Diagnosis of concussion No return to sport Deliberate physical and cognitive rest (24–48 hours) Light aerobic activity (until symptom-free) Basic sport-specific drills which are non-contact – no head impact (24 hours) More complex sport-specific drills which are non-contact – no head impact – may add resistance training (24 hours) Medical review before return to full contact training Return to full contact training (24 hours) Return to sport Significant and sustained deterioration in concussion symptoms Recurrence of concussion symptoms Recurrence of concussion symptoms If not medically cleared, any further activity to be determined by medical practitioner Recurrence of concussion symptoms COMPLETE FORMAL MEDICAL REVIEW Recurrence of concussion symptoms COMPLETE FORMAL MEDICAL REVIEW