LESS 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.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom