Can an athletic trainer clear a player from a concussion?
Can an athletic trainer clear a player from a concussion?
Certified athletic trainers play a significant role in diagnosing a concussion, sideline screening, management, and have the responsibility of making essential return-to-play decisions for concussions.
When an athletic trainer is present at a sporting event, the odds of a concussion being correctly evaluated and treated properly rise considerably.
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