Symptoms can lag. Athletes minimize. A computerized school baseline is often invalid. CIHW keeps a clinical athletic baseline and post-injury exam - cognition, balance, neck, visual-vestibular - then return-to-learn and return-to-play in order.
Why follow-up still matters
The danger is a second hit before the brain has recovered, not the first headache fading. A comparison file is more useful than clearing someone because they say they feel fine the same week.
The service page for evaluation and return-to-play planning is concussion care. This article explains the risk. It does not replace an exam.
Can I return the same week if I feel fine?
Not on feeling alone. We compare the exam to baseline and follow a staged plan.
Related: Concussion care · Baseline testing
