Concussion Policy

If a student-athlete sustains a concussion he/she is restricted from sports participation until clearance from a physician is obtained. This allows the brain to recover without the risk of re-injury. Early diagnosis and treatment of concussions typically result in faster, more complete healing. The school nurse, counseling department, and teachers are informed of the head injury in order to fully support the student during the period of recovery. Once the athlete is symptom-free and is cleared by a physician to start the Return to Play Protocol, the athlete will complete a 6-step graduated protocol before resuming full activity. This Protocol is supervised by the athletic trainer at LHS. The athletic trainers are responsible for making all return-to-play decisions.
 

Head Injury Physician Release Form

Physician Release Following Injury

It is always your right as a parent to seek further medical care for your child if you have any doubts as to the seriousness of their injury. It is strongly recommended that you contact the sports medicine staff before taking your child to the physician of your choice. In most cases, the athletic trainer can treat your child on campus, eliminating the need for a doctor's visit. When a physician visit is necessary the athletic trainer can provide a referral to a sports medicine doctor which often reduces unneeded waiting time. Any time you take your child to a physician for an injury or illness during the season, LHS requires that you obtain in writing the doctor’s instructions for treatment and return-to-play guidelines for us to treat your child appropriately and legally.    

YOUR CHILD MAY NOT RETURN TO PLAY WITHOUT A WRITTEN RELEASE FROM THE PHYSICIAN.