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Table 2 Public health model of concussion prevention

From: Using opinion leaders to address intervention gaps in concussion prevention in youth sports: key concepts and foundational theory

Stage

Strategies

Example

Primary

Strategies to prevent injury occurrence

Eliminate or limit contact in sports gameplay and training

Secondary

Manage injury to prevent worsening of condition

On-site management of concussion

Tertiary

Prevent long term complications and reoccurrence of injury

Medical recommendation for delayed return to sport or disqualification due to sustaining multiple concussions

  1. Table is not exhaustive