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Player Safety: Kids Must Wait 21 Days Before Returning to Sports After Concussion

The move aims to enhance the well-being of young athletes and reduce the risks associated with premature return to play.
Player Safety: Kids Must Wait 21 Days Before Returning to Sports After Concussion
Encouraging young people to participate in multiple sports can help prevent bone stress injuries and boost bone structure. Debra Brewster/Unsplash
Isabella Rayner
Isabella Rayner
2/2/2024|Updated: 2/2/2024
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New concussion rules now require kids to wait 21 days before returning to contact sports after a concussion, in a significant step toward improving player safety.
These safety regulations also mandate a 14-day symptom-free period for children under 19 participating in community sports before they can resume contact training post-concussion.
Isabella Rayner
Isabella Rayner
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Isabella Rayner is a reporter based in Melbourne, Australia. She is an author and editor for WellBeing, WILD, and EatWell Magazines.
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