PPS: Concussion Management

Ithaca College Athletics

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Concussion Management

Ithaca College follows guidelines put forth by the NCAA, the National Athletic Trainers Association and the 5^th International Conference on Concussion in Sport consensus statement.

All Ithaca College athletes are administered baseline neuropsych (using ImPACT concussion management software) and balance testing prior to athletic participation as part of their initial medical clearance.

Athletes diagnosed with a concussion are placed in our concussion protocol and monitored daily until symptoms resolve and Impact neuropsych scores are at baseline levels. From here, they begin a multi-day return-to-play process under the guidance of a certified athletic trainer which emphasizes gradual resumption of activity as long as there is no return of symptoms.