Subjective criteria associated with return-to-play in sports physical therapy

Sports concussion: a return-to-play guide.

Return to play following sports-related concussion.

This article provides a review of current important issues in the management of athletes who have sustained a concussion during athletic competition. Recent research in the area of concussion management is reviewed with specific reference to the side line evaluation of concussion and the follow-up of the athlete during the recovery period. The use of neuropsychological testing in sports is also...

Qualifications of Safe Return to Play Criteria

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Return to play after cervical spine injury in sports.

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) resulting from sports now represent 8.9% of the total causes of SCI. Regardless of cause, there are bound to be return-to-play decisions to be made for athletes. Since catastrophic cervical spine injuries are among the most devastating injuries in all of sports, returning from a cervical spine injury is one of the most difficult decisions in sports medicine. Axial lo...

Objective Criteria Associated with Unrestricted Return to Sports Activities after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Materials and Methods: The study used a cross-sectional observational design.Thirty-two athletes who were released within 1 to 7 months to full sports activities were recruited from Lebanese first, second and third sports divisions. Participants performed a battery of tests including: knee extension/flexion, single leg press to assess muscle strength and single leg hop, triple hop, cross-over h...