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.

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.

Glue in figure 11.58 pg 453 Outcomes 2

Ebook activity – Muscle strain Inquiry Activity pg: 452 Outcomes 2

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.

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.

Complete Application question pg 453 Outcomes 2

Ebook plus activity Inquiry Activity Outcomes 2 PDHPE pg 453 – Sports Tips.

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.

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

Critical Inquiry pg 344 PDHPE Application and Inquiry also needed are pg’s: 342 & 343.