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"Stepwise" Return to Play Recommended For Athletes Sidelined By Concussion For Several Weeks Or Longer
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If an athlete has been sidelined by a concussion for several weeks or longer, Dr. Robert Cantu recommends that he follow a "stepwise" approach to return to play:
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