Rehabilitation will ensure that the injured
athlete has recovered and that fitness
and skills are close to the pre-injury level.
 Medical staff, coach and athlete have
to agree on the return to play.
 And if the athlete is not ready than they
should not be pushed.
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Effective treatment and rehab has
ensured the healing process.
 Testing of the injured area should be
carried out and compared to the results
the athlete has achieved in the preseason and in-season testing.
 Tests should be on: elasticity, strength,
mobility, pain free during exercise and
practice games, balance.
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Glue in figure 11.58 pg 453 Outcomes 2
 Ebook activity – Muscle strain Inquiry
Activity pg: 452 Outcomes 2
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The physical and psychological condition of
an athlete can be monitored through:
Visual observation
Interviews and discussions
Ongoing testing: comparing pre-test to
post-test (after injury).
Observation of video footage
Use of performance evaluation sheets
Visits to medical personell.
Psychological readiness is influenced by
confidence and a positive outlook in
preventing re-injury.
 Athletes should not return before proper
recovery, due to pressure.
 Taping can provide support and
enhance the movement confidence of
an athlete.
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An injured athlete needs to go through a
longer, harder or more specific warmup/stretch routine than others.
 Extra care and time is needed at the
injury site to ensure adequate flexibility,
blood flow and readiness to perform.
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Complete Application question pg 453
Outcomes 2
 Ebook plus activity Inquiry Activity
Outcomes 2 PDHPE pg 453 – Sports Tips.
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Coaches, sports administrators and sports
medicine practitioners play an important
role in establishing guidelines for athletes
who are managing an injury and deciding
when to return to play.
 Return to play policies vary with sports.
 It may include: consultations, review of xrays, discuss strapping, fitness assessment,
specific testing and sport specific
movements.
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Inquiry question pg 454 Outcomes 2
Q’s:1,2 & 3.
 http://www.cogstate.com/go/sport/con
cussion-management/managed-returnto-play
 http://injuryupdate.com.au/injuries/knee
/acl_return_from.php
 http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/18
4_05_060306/ver10522_fm.html
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Critical Inquiry pg 344 PDHPE Application
and Inquiry also needed are pg’s: 342 &
343.