Symptom presentation and evolution in the first 48 hours after injury are associated with return to play after concussion in elite Rugby Union

Background: Return to play (RTP) in elite rugby is managed using a 6-stage graduated RTP protocol, which can result in clearance to play within 1 week of injury. We aimed to explore how symptom, cognitive, and balance presentation and evolution during concussion screens 2 h (head injury assessment (...

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Main Authors: Ross Tucker, Matt Cross, Keith Stokes, Lindsay Starling, Rosy Hyman, Simon Kemp, Stephen West, Martin Raftery, Eanna Falvey, James Brown
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-05-01
Series:Journal of Sport and Health Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209525462400005X