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Complete mental and physical rest until symptoms have cleared Once symptom-free light aerobic exercise such as walking or stationary cycling Rugby-specific exercise such as running or ball- handling activities activities only if if symptom-free NO head impact activities activities Non-contact training drills until medical clearance given and only if symptom-free Once medical clearance has been given full contact training Return to play
GRADUATED RETURN TO PLAY (GRTP)
All players diagnosed with a a a concussion concussion or or or suspected concussion concussion must go through the GRTP GRTP described in in this poster For more information talk to your your coach your your local union contact New Zealand Rugby or check out rugbysmart co nz
GRADUATED RETURN TO PLAY STAGES Rehab stage
Minimum Time
19 Years+ 14
days
2 days
1 day 1 day 2 days
Under 19 14
days
2 days
2 days
2 days
2 days
RECOGNISE | | | REMOVE | | | RECOVER | | | RETURN