HOCKEY TRAINERS ONTARIO
Safety is our First Priority
Return to Play
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STEP 1: No activity, only complete rest. Includes avoiding both mental and physical stress. |
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STEP 2: Light aerobic exercise. Monitor for symptoms and signs. NO resistance training or weight training. |
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STEP 3: Sport specific activities and training (e.g. skating) |
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STEP 4: Drills without body contact. May add light resistance training and progress to heavier weights |
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REASSESSMENT & NOTE: Go to Step 5 after medical clearance. |
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STEP 5: Begin drills with body contact |
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STEP 6: Game play. |
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Earliest a concussed athlete should return is one week. Each step s/b minimum of one day. |