Study protocol for concussion management adapted from ref.36
| Steps | Concussion management protocol |
| 1 | Immediate removal from the field and total rest for the patient with concussion |
| 2 | CT scan or brain magnetic resonance imaging (optional) |
| 3 | First consultation with the neurologist within 48 hours following the injury including |
| 3a | Confirmation of the diagnosis |
| 3b | Cantu classification for concussion severity |
| 3c | symptoms’ assessment, performance on SCAT and NeuroTracker evaluation |
| 4 | Return to exercising in stages once post-concussive symptoms at rest have disappeared: |
| 4a | Walking or biking |
| 4b | Individual running |
| 4c | Training without contact |
| 5 | Second consultation with the neurologist in the absence of recurrent symptoms during exercising |
| 5a | Confirmation of the recovery based on cognitive evaluation (SCAT and NeuroTracker) |
| 5b | Clear for return to play or follow-up visit |
SCAT, Sport Concussion Assessment Tool.