Concussion Return to Play Protocol

Day 1: light aerobic exercise (walking, swimming, or stationary cycling), keeping exercise heart rate less than 70% of the maximum predicted heart rate. No resistance training

Day 2: sport-specific exercise, any activities that incorporate sport-specific skills. No head impact activities.

Day 3: non-contact training drills

Day 4: full contact practice, participate in normal practice activities          

Day 5: return to competition

If any concussion symptoms return during the above activities, the player should return to the previous level after resting for 24 hours.