http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=66
Please read the guidlines on the attached link and associated the parent/player resource. Some key aspects are covered below:
For children (players aged 5-17). This is a new aspect of the guidelines.
- The child is not to return to play or sport until they have successfully returned to school/learning, without worsening of symptoms. Symptom assessment in the child often requires the addition of parent and/or teacher input.
- It is reasonable for a child to miss a day or two of school after concussion, but extended absence is uncommon.
It is critical that the basic principles of return to play decisions are followed to ensure that a concussed player is fully recovered before being allowed to do so.
All players with concussion or suspected concussion need an urgent medical assessment (with a registered medical doctor). This assessment can be provided by a medical doctor present at the venue, local general practice or hospital emergency department.
A player with suspected concussion must be withdrawn from playing or training until fully evaluated by a medical practitioner and cleared to play.
A concussed player must not be allowed to return to school, or return to training or playing before having a medical clearance.
It is important that concussion is managed correctly and that players do not return to play or training until they are fully recovered.
These concussion guidelines have been published by the AFL as a Position Statement on the Management of Concussion in Australian Football. It is based on guidelines developed by the AFL Medical Officers’ Association which incorporate research that has been funded by the AFL Research Board and which was undertaken by Dr Michael Makdissi, Assoc Prof Paul McCrory and Assoc Prof Gavin Davis.
Last Modified on 04/04/2016 22:47