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Concussion Return-to-Play Protocol Tracker

Track CDC six-step return-to-sports review points under provider supervision without ever auto-clearing a stage. Sensitive inputs stay in your browser.

Reference toolConcussion Return To Play TrackerTrack CDC six-step return-to-sports review points under provider supervision without ever auto-clearing a stage. Sensitive inputs stay in your browser. Verify important decisions with a qualified professional.
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Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Plain-date semantics · start date is not counted unless the result explicitly says inclusive.

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Healthcare-provider approval is required

CDC says an athlete should return to sports only with healthcare-provider approval and supervision.

Provider approvalNot confirmedProgression stopped

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    Rule set 1.1.0

    Sources & scope

    Source & calculation QA reviewed

    The calculation guide and this source trail show what the result means, where the rule came from and when it was last reviewed. This is source-and-calculation QA, not a claim of medical, legal, tax or other professional review; time-sensitive decisions still belong with the linked authority.

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · SRC-CDC-CONCUSSION-RTP-001Returning to Sports — six-step progression under healthcare-provider supervisionSource retrieved 2026-08-23
    JurisdictionCDC six-step return-to-sports review tracking under healthcare-provider approval — no stage is automatically cleared
    Last reviewed2026-08-23
    Next review due2027-02-23
    Review scopeCalcSpan source & calculation QA
    PrivacySensitive input stays local
    How this calculation works

    A visible path from input to answer.

    Track CDC six-step return-to-sports review points under provider supervision without ever auto-clearing a stage. The page keeps the calculation scope and its limits beside the result so the output can be checked, copied or revisited.

    Calculation flow
    1. Read the record. The calculator uses Current CDC step, Current step started, Current step started at and Symptoms during or after activity and 1 additional field supplied in the form.
    2. Apply the scope. It applies the CDC six-step return-to-sports review tracking under healthcare-provider approval — no stage is automatically cleared reference and the explicit date, unit and counting conventions shown in the result.
    3. Expose the checkpoints. Intermediate rows, warnings and timeline events stay visible; the emphasized row identifies the primary checkpoint when one exists.
    Illustrative default example Healthcare-provider approval is required

    CDC says an athlete should return to sports only with healthcare-provider approval and supervision.

    • Provider approvalNot confirmed
    Defaults are an illustration only. Replace them with the record that applies to your situation.
    Assumptions and scope

    Calculation purpose: Track CDC six-step return-to-sports review points under provider supervision without ever auto-clearing a stage. This is a high-sensitivity reference output; the linked authority or qualified professional controls the final decision.

    Boundary behavior

    Calendar inputs use plain year-month-day semantics. Leap days, month ends, date-pair order and unsupported dates are checked before the result is shown.

    Rule trail

    Rule set 1.1.0 · Last reviewed 2026-08-23 · Next review due 2027-02-23. The source panel below contains the linked evidence.

    Questions answered

    What to know before using the result.

    How many return-to-play steps does CDC use?

    CDC describes six steps under healthcare-provider approval and supervision, with each step typically taking at least 24 hours.

    Does 24 hours automatically clear the next step?

    No. It creates only an earliest review point; the athlete must remain symptom-free and the supervising provider decides progression.

    What if symptoms return?

    Stop activity and contact the healthcare provider. The tracker will not calculate a later step when returning or worsening symptoms are selected.

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