Anthony Davis was ruled out of Los Angeles’ loss to the Warriors on Wednesday with a head injury. Will he enter concussion protocol ahead of Game 6 on Friday? A review of how the NBA’s concussion protocol works:
What’s more publicized is what would happen if Davis enters concussion protocol and the steps he’d need to take to return to action. Here’s everything you need to know:The steps of the NBA’s concussion protocol are outlined in the league’s: A player will be removed from participation by either a team physician or athletic trainer and undergo evaluation in a “quiet, distraction-free environment” if that player is suspected to have a concussion, or is exhibiting concussion signs or symptoms.
LeBron James drives to the basket against Andrew Wiggins during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal playoffs. The process for returning to participation after a player is diagnosed with a concussion includes a series of requirements, outlined in the same policy summary for 2017-18. The guidance states that a player with a concussion may not begin the return-to-participation exertion process until 24 hours after the injury.
The director of the NBA’s concussion program discussed the return-to-participation process and decision with a team physician, with the final decision ultimately made by the physician
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