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Free concussion timeline calculator to estimate milestone windows based on symptom trend and risk modifiers. Use this for planning and education only; medical clearance must follow clinician-guided staged progression.
Last updated: April 13, 2026
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Modifiers
Risk points: 1
Typical recovery window
Initial improvement: 2-7 days
Return to school/work: 3-14 days (graded return)
Return to sport/contact: 14-28+ days after symptom-free progression
Emergency red flags
Not medical clearance
Return-to-play and return-to-learn decisions must be clinician-supervised and symptom-free through graded exertional stages.
Current trend heavily influences expected timeline complexity.
Adds points for risk factors frequently associated with prolonged recovery.
Provides broad planning ranges for staged return, not final clearance dates.
Risk points
1
Typical recovery window
Modern recommendations generally support brief relative rest followed by gradual symptom-limited activity rather than prolonged strict rest. Persistent symptoms should prompt targeted rehab planning (vestibular, vision, headache, sleep, and mood domains).
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