Return to Physical Activity Following Concussion Basketball

Stage	Activity	Basketball Specific Exercise	Objective of the Stage
1	No physical activity; Complete physical and cognitive rest	No activity	Recovery and elimination of symptoms
2	Light aerobic activity	10‐15 min of walking at home or at field, or stationary bike	Add light aerobic activity and monitor for symptom return
3	Moderate aerobic activity Light resistance training	20‐30 min jogging Resistance training ‐body weight squats and push‐ups 1 set of 10 reps each	Increase aerobic activity and monitor for symptom return
4	Non‐contact basketball specific drills	Passing, dribbling, stationary shooting (progress to jump shots), individual post moves, solo rebounding, tip drill, lay‐up drill, 3 man weave, defensive slides, suicides, shadowing plays	Maximize aerobic activity Accelerate to full speed with change of directions (cuts) Introduce rotational head movements Monitor for symptoms
5	Limited contact basketball	Post moves and rebounding with assisted pad contact (progress to player contact)	Maximize aerobic activity Add deceleration/rotational forces in controlled setting Monitor for symptoms
6	Full practice (after medical clearance)	Normal training activities	Reassess for symptoms every 30 minutes throughout the practice Monitor for symptoms
7	Return to play	Normal game play	Assess frequently Monitor for symptoms

• Progress to the next stage may occur every 24 hours as long as symptoms do not return.

• It is recommended that you seek further medial attention if you fail more than 3 attempts to pass a stage