Editing Concussion (section)

=== Return-to-sport ===
For persons participating in athletics, it is suggested that participants progress through a series of graded steps.<ref name="Mc2017" /> These steps include:
* Stage 1 (Immediately after injury): 24–48 hours (maximum) of relative physical and cognitive rest.<ref name="Mc2017" /> This can include gentle daily activities such as walking in the house, gentle housework, and light school work that do not make symptoms worse. No sports activities.
* Stage 2: Light aerobic activity such as walking or stationary cycling
* Stage 3: Sport-specific activities such as running drills and skating drills
* Stage 4: Non-contact training drills (exercise, coordination, and cognitive load)
* Stage 5: Full-contact practice (requires medical clearance) 
* Stage 6: Return to full-contact sport or high-risk activities (requires medical clearance)

At each step, the person should not have worsening or new symptoms for at least 24 hours before progressing to the next. If symptoms worsen or new symptoms begin, athletes should drop back to the previous level for at least another 24 hours.<ref name="Mc2017" />

Intercollegiate or [[Professional sports|professional]] athletes, are typically followed closely by team athletic trainers during this period but others may not have access to this level of health care and may be sent home with minimal monitoring.