Return to Sport After Injury: A Practical Approach to the Decision Making Process-Return to Sport after Injury: A Practical Approach to the Decision Making Process

Return to Sport after Injury: A Practical Approach to the Decision Making Process

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The video discusses the return to sport after ACL and labral injuries, providing specific criteria for determining readiness to return to play. For ACL injuries, surgery may not always be necessary, especially for older or recreational athletes. Return to play criteria include no functional complaints, normal range of motion, stability on examination, and passing functional and isokinetic testing. The type of sport is also considered when assessing the risk of reinjury. <br /><br />For labral injuries, a comprehensive evaluation is necessary, including assessment of intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as scapula dyskinesia and core weakness. Return to play criteria involve no pain at rest or with activity, normal range of motion, normal muscle strength, and completion of a throwing program if applicable. The rehabilitation process should also address kinetic chain problems, scapular dysfunction, and rotator cuff weakness.<br /><br />The speaker highlights the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to the decision-making process, involving ongoing assessment and counseling throughout the rehabilitation process. It is important to consider physical readiness, psychological factors, and sport-specific issues when determining when and if an athlete should return to their sport.<br /><br />No credits were mentioned in the summary.

Keywords

return to sport

ACL injuries

labral injuries

readiness to return to play

surgery

functional complaints

range of motion

risk of reinjury

scapula dyskinesia

throwing program

interdisciplinary approach