27 April 2021
1. Return to Play Graphic. Please enlarge for a quick phased checklist for "return to play" assistance;
2. HeadCheck.com.au guide app is available to download.
AFL Guidelines for Concussion Management in Community FootballThe AFL have this week released the revised Concussion Guidelines for Community Football.The Guidelines reflect the latest medical advice on managing concussion in Australian Football and are principally about protecting the health and safety of players. All South Australian community football stakeholders are strongly encouraged to adopt the guidelines.It is important that leagues and clubs work to educate their players, parents, coaches, trainers and others involved in community football about the importance of following the guidelines. The Guidelines recommend that the minimum timeframe in which a player can return to play in community football is on the twelfth day after the day on which the concussion was suffered. This timing is based on successfully completing the phases to return to play following a concussion and receiving a medical clearance as outlined in the guidelines.Please see the attached documentation in relation to the AFL’s Concussion Guidelines for Australian Football.
The AFL-approved concussion management app HeadCheck should be utilised to recognise and assist in the management of any suspected concussion for both adults and children. If you have any queries on these guidelines, please contact SANFL Community Football.
Phases of Rest, Recovery and Return to Play Following Concussion:
Please see the graphic above
SANFL encourages all trainers, first aiders, players and caregivers to download the HeadCheck app. HeadCheck is an evidence-based app developed by leading concussion experts from MCRI and the AFL. The app is a concussion management tool to help recognise concussion early and manage recovery.
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