Athletes who take a serious blow to the head on the field, court or ice should see a doctor immediately and leave the game for the day if they lose consciousness or have persistent or delayed symptoms, according to new concussion guidelines based on the latest scientific research and endorsed by six major medical organizations. ... The Canadian Hockey Association (CHA) established a grading scale and return to play guidelines designed for amateur sports, particularly for youngsters. ... The return to play guidelines for the Canadian Hockey Association, the International Ice Hockey Federation...

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Since the illness has closely been related to athletes who partake in high contact sports such as boxing, American football, soccer, and hockey, CTE became a very popular topic within professional leagues. ... After the hit, the Browns put McCoy through concussion protocol, which he supposedly passed, allowing him to return to the field. ... In the same season, the league also authorized that once a player loses his helmet on the playing field the current play must immediately be whistled dead. ... The athletic trainers assist medical personnel located on the sidelines in recognizing possible ...

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