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RETURN TO PLAY. INTRODUCTION. 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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INTRODUCTION • 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.
INDICATORS OF READINESS TO PLAY • 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 pre- season and in-season testing. • Tests should be on: elasticity, strength, mobility, pain free during exercise and practice games, balance.
ACTIVITY • Glue in figure 11.58 pg 453 Outcomes 2 • Ebook activity – Muscle strain Inquiry Activity pg: 452 Outcomes 2
MONITORING PROGRESS • 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 • 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.
SPECIFIC WARM-UP PROCEDURES • An injured athlete needs to go through a longer, harder or more specific warm-up/stretch routine than others. • Extra care and time is needed at the injury site to ensure adequate flexibility, blood flow and readiness to perform.
ACTIVITY • Complete Application question pg 453 Outcomes 2 • Ebook plus activity Inquiry Activity Outcomes 2 PDHPE pg 453 – Sports Tips.
RETURN TO PLAY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES • 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 x-rays, discuss strapping, fitness assessment, specific testing and sport specific movements.
ACTIVITY • Inquiry question pg 454 Outcomes 2 Q’s:1,2 & 3. • http://www.cogstate.com/go/sport/concussion-management/managed-return-to-play • http://injuryupdate.com.au/injuries/knee/acl_return_from.php • http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/184_05_060306/ver10522_fm.html
EXTENSION ACTIVITY • Critical Inquiry pg 344 PDHPE Application and Inquiry also needed are pg’s: 342 & 343.