Local clubs have varying degrees of trained personnel at their local game days resulting in first aid trained parents usually the ones making the decision to refer for a suspected concussion. Although there are sideline testing these should be performed by a trained professional and therefore the consensus is to refer to the current assessment tools such as CRT. The AFL concussion guidelines for players between 5-17 years old suggests players seek out a medical professional and then return to sport utilising the following steps:

1. Rest until symptoms recover (includes physical and mental rest)
2. Light aerobic activity (e.g. walking, swimming or stationary cycling) – can be commenced 24-48 hours after symptoms have recovered
3. Light, non-contact training drills (e.g. running, ball work)
4. Non-contact training drills (i.e. progression to more complex training drills, may start light resistance training. Resistance training should only be added in the later stages)
5. ​Full contact training – only after medical clearance 6. Return to competition (game play)

It is important to check your clubs, associations and leagues protocols to understand your requirements if a player you know receives a suspected concussion. If you are unable to or unsatisfied with your research we invite you to contact us to help put in place measures to help protect your players and improve concussion management for all players.

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