Evidence + Standards Based Return to Sport Management
Return to Sport
Being told you can’t play is hard. Being told to “wait and see” is harder.
Return to sport after concussion isn’t just about feeling better, it’s about being objectively ready. Returning too early, even when symptoms have cleared, carries real risk. Symptoms can return with physical exertion, and a second concussion before full recovery is significantly more dangerous than the first.
The process is graduated for a reason. Each stage builds on the last: from light aerobic work through to full contact, with objective re-testing at key points to confirm your brain and body are ready before you progress.
At MHCG, clearance decisions are based on data, not just how you feel on the day.
Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group Support Package
At MHCG, we don’t just clear athletes to return. We build the case for it.
Every patient moves through a structured, individually managed program with objective re-testing at each stage. Our protocols are aligned with AIS and AFL best-practice guidelines, so coaches, clubs, and families can be confident that clearance decisions are grounded in evidence and not guesswork.