What is the graduated SRC return-to-play protocol?

Step 1: Symptom-limited daily activities. Step 2: Light aerobic exercise. Step 3: Sport-specific exercise. Step 4: Non-contact training. Step 5: Full-contact practice. Step 6: Return to competition. Minimum 24 hours symptom-free between each step.

When should a player not progress in the RTP protocol?

If any concussion symptoms return (headache, brain fog, dizziness, visual changes) at any step, the player must return to the previous symptom-free step and wait at least 24 hours before attempting progression again.

Concussion SRC Return-to-Play Stepwise Protocol Calculator

Apply Sport-Related Concussion (SRC) graduated Return-to-Play (RTP) protocol. 6 steps: rest, light aerobic, sport-specific, non-contact, full contact, return to competition. Minimum 24h per step.

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Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Apply Sport-Related Concussion (SRC) graduated Return-to-Play (RTP) protocol. 6 steps: rest, light aerobic, sport-specific, non-contact, full contact, return to competition. Minimum 24h per step. Use the concussion rtp steps result to inform your calculation.

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What is the graduated SRC return-to-play protocol?

When should a player not progress in the RTP protocol?