Is the Concussion Return to Play Protocol Too Complicated?

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The 6th Concussion in Sport Group Meeting was last year around this time and earlier this year in June of 2023 the updated guidance from this group was published. A subtle but important change was made to the return to play progression. I’ve had several people reach out to me for clarification as to how we should be approaching this. We’ve also set out to tackle this for our Missouri high school athletes as to what revisions we may need to make to our protocols. But have we made this process too confusing for those who aren’t in the sports medicine and sports concussion world? Today, we’re going to do a quick take on the Concussion Return to Play process.

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Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport–Amsterdam, October 2022

British Journal of Sports Medicine 2023;57:695-711. https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/695

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Dr. Mark Halstead received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He stayed at the University of Wisconsin for his pediatric residency, followed by a year as the chief resident. Following residency, he completed a pediatric and adult sports medicine fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been an elected member to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). He has served as a team physician or medical consultant to numerous high schools, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Washington University, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Athletica, and St. Louis Rams. He serves and has served on many local, regional and national committees as an advisor for sports medicine and concussions. Dr. Halstead is a national recognized expert in sport-related concussions and pediatric sports medicine.

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