Introduction of the 'Blue Card' Concussion Policy to Semi-Elite Australian Football: Medical Staff Experiences and Perceptions

The Western Australian Football League (WAFL) introduced a new umpire driven 'blue-card rule' for concussion, but its benefit to the sports medicine team is unknown. To determine the experiences and perceptions of medical staff within the 2022-2023 Men's and Women's WAFL competit...

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Published in:International journal of sports physical therapy 2024-12, Vol.19 (12), p.1569-1580
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