Sports-Related Concussion

Question 1

how does age at injury impact time to recover?

Answer 1

when the hit to the head occurs during teenage years it takes longer to recover

Question 2

what are the rules that should be followed for returning to play following a concussion? (3)

Answer 2

• athletes should not return to play the day of injury
• athlete should rest until asymptomatic
• athlete should not return to play until asymptomatic with exertion