The International Olympic Committee is recommending the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool for athletes over the age of 10 to assess whether the athletes have recovered enough to return to play. The tool grades athletes on physical side effects, verbal responses, motor response and a balance test.
Read the report on concussions in Olympic athletes.
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