USE OF AN UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL TESTING ALGORITHM TO DETERMINE RETURN TO PLAY READINESS IN COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL PLAYERS: A CASE SERIES | Zendy

Marisa Pontillo | Zendy; Brian J. Sennett | Zendy; Eric James Valentine Bellm | Zendy

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USE OF AN UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL TESTING ALGORITHM TO DETERMINE RETURN TO PLAY READINESS IN COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL PLAYERS: A CASE SERIES

Author(s) -

Marisa Pontillo,

Brian J. Sennett,

Eric James Valentine Bellm

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

international journal of sports physical therapy

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2159-2896

DOI - 10.26603/ijspt20201141

Subject(s) - medicine , athletes , physical therapy , functional testing , algorithm , range of motion , rehabilitation , physical medicine and rehabilitation , functional movement , football , medline , computer science , political science , law

Return to play decision making for upper extremity injuries is challenging due to a lack of evidence-based protocols and testing. Current guidelines utilize tests and measures with minimal evidence on re-injury risks and prediction. The purpose of this case series is to highlight a functional testing algorithm for upper extremities injuries and the outcomes for the patients that followed it.

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