Symptom presentation and evolution in the first 48 hours after injury are associated with return to play after concussion in elite Rugby Union

• Main Authors: Ross Tucker (Author), Matt Cross (Author), Keith Stokes (Author), Lindsay Starling (Author), Rosy Hyman (Author), Simon Kemp (Author), Stephen West (Author), Martin Raftery (Author), Eanna Falvey (Author), James Brown (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Return to play (RTP) in elite rugby is managed using a 6-stage graduated RTP protocol, which can result in clearance to play within 1 week of injury. We aimed to explore how symptom, cognitive, and balance presentation and evolution during concussion screens 2 h (head injury assessment (...