The Schwab wrote:BringTheThunder wrote:The Schwab wrote:Flip wrote:hoophoophoop wrote:Because was cleared for contact next week and they have a buy for the first round,
doesn't sound like anything a doctor should say in 2018.
Flip is right. That is not the concussion protocol that is used by schools anymore. There is quite the process to being cleared to return.
I mean, if doctors clear you for action. then the doctors clear you for action. Why should a doctor not clear him for action if hes not showing any signs or symptoms of a concussion? if hes cleared next week and RHS doesn't play next weekend since they have already locked a first round bye why would he not be able to play in the game after next week? Am I missing something here?
Because the NDHSAA has implemented a state-wide concussion protocol, which I'm not going to get into the specifics of, but essentially the player has to have 5 consecutive symptom free days while in the protocol before they can consult with a doctor about being cleared.
The wording of the original post was confusing, while it is possible for him to be cleared next week (and I hope he is, never like seeing anyone hurt), I don't think a doctor would tell a kid that he will for sure be ready by next week if he was still in protocol.
I'm familiar with the 5 day portion, but to respond to Flip, He was injured 2 weeks ago if its who i think it is that hoophoophoop is talking about (and after the hit/landing i wouldnt be surprised). He could be closing in on that 5 day period of time such as this being day 4 of 5 that hes been without symptoms. so telling him that he would be good to go for practice assuming hes feeling fine for said 5 days would be fair assumption. especially with most mild concussions lasting around 2 weeks. just my $.02