Concussion Protocol

CONCUSSION–WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Concussion must be taken extremely seriously to safeguard the safety and long-term health of players.

• The majority (80-90%) of concussion symptoms resolve in around 7-10 days, with symptoms resolving within 1 - 2 days in around a third of cases.
• Loss of consciousness occurs in only 10-15% of concussions.
• Head guards, gum shields and other protective equipment don’t protect against concussions.
• Concussion can occur at any sports match, training or as an accident eg on the playground.
• The onset of the effects of concussion may be delayed for up to 24–48 hours.