As a summary the concussion guidelines describe concussion recovery as;

Day 0-Concussion Event

Immediate Action: Remove from play. Sit on the sideline until the game end

Observation Precautions:

• Don’t sleep for the first 3-4 hours
• Don’t leave the person alone
• Avoid alcohol, driving or recreational drugs

Day 1-Physical and Mental Rest

• Take 1 or 2 days off from school or work
• Engage in light activities such as a walk outside
• Limit tasks that require focus, memory or concentration
• Avoid screens, mobile devices, TV, gaming and prolonged computer use.

As soon as practical

• GP ASSESSMENT to rule out complications
• PHYSIO CONCUSSION ASSESSMENT for baseline function and guidance

Period of recovery;
Step 1. Return to work/school.     

Step 2. Reintroduce aerobic exercise under guidance

Step 3. Reintroduce weights training

Day 5 – PHYSIO CONCUSSION FOLLOW UP

Continue Concussion-specific treatment

If Appropriate begin Graded loading program; 
a. Non-contact training
b. Limited contact training

When symptoms free for 2 weeks, off medication and able to complete full non-contact training obtain a GP CLEARANCE TO RETURN TO PLAY