The previous UIL guidelines allowed an athlete who felt recovered from concussion symptoms to return to play within 15 minutes of the injury. The new guideline suggests athletes not return to play for the entire day after receiving a concussion.
Read the KBTX report on concussion guidelines.
Read other coverage on concussions:
– Chicago’s Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Opens Concussion Clinic
– Newly Formed Hockey Safety Panel Aims to Promote Hockey Injury Awareness
– 10 Stories for Team Physicians About Concussion Awareness
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