Post-concussion Return to Shooting Progression for Military Service Members: A Scoping Review and Conceptual Framework.
Erin SmithKristina HoutchensMaria PearsonJeffery A DolbeerScott KnellerScott M FitzgeraldKaren H LambertCarrie W HoppesPublished in: Military medicine (2023)
Based on our results, there is insufficient evidence to inform current practices on return to shooting post-concussion. In the absence of a published return to shooting protocol, we offer recommendations for identifying individuals who may benefit from a return to shooting progression and a revised version of a U.S. Army Special Operations Command Return to Range Progression. This protocol follows a conceptual framework for progression for variables such as environment, weapon type/caliber, and shooter position/movement. Further research is needed on identifying individuals who may benefit from a return to shooting protocol and safely and effectively progressing these individuals through a return to shooting protocol post-concussion.