A conceptual framework for a sports knee injury performance profile (SKIPP) and return to activity criteria (RTAC)

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy

David Logerstedt¹  Amelia Arundale¹  Andrew Lynch¹  Lynn Snyder-mackler¹ 

关键词: lower extremity;    limb symmetry;    sports readiness;    athletes;   

DOI  :  10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0116

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

ABSTRACTInjuries to the knee, including intra-articular fractures, ligamentous ruptures, and meniscal and articular cartilage lesions, are commonplace within sports. Despite advancements in surgical techniques and enhanced rehabilitation, athletes returning to cutting, pivoting, and jumping sports after a knee injury are at greater risk of sustaining a second injury. The clinical utility of objective criteria presents a decision-making challenge to ensure athletes are fully rehabilitated and safe to return to sport. A system centered on specific indicators that can be used to develop a comprehensive profile to monitor rehabilitation progression and to establish return to activity criteria is recommended to clear athletes to begin a progressive and systematic approach to activities and sports. Integration of a sports knee injury performance profile with return to activity criteria can guide clinicians in facilitating an athlete's safe return to sport, prevention of subsequent injury, and life-long knee joint health.

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