Open AccessLESS THAN HALF OF ACL‐RECONSTRUCTED ATHLETES ARE CLEARED FOR RETURN TO PLAY BASED ON PRACTICE GUIDELINE CRITERIA: RESULTS FROM A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
Author(s) -
van Melick N,
Hoogeboom Tj,
Yvette Pronk,
Bas Rutten,
van Tienen Tg,
Nijhuis-van der Sanden Mwg,
van Cingel Reh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of sports physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2159-2896
DOI - 10.26603/ijspt20201006
Subject(s) - guideline , medicine , athletes , physical therapy , clearance , rehabilitation , physical medicine and rehabilitation , pathology , urology
A recently published Dutch practice guideline emphasizes criterion-based rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) instead of time-based. As a consequence of this criterion-based rehabilitation, return to play is only suggested when athletes meet specific return to play (RTP) criteria.