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Models to guide return to sport process. There are some models that have been suggested to assist clinicians and athletes to consider the various factors that can influence RTS outcomes, as well as encourage consistency and transparency in RTS decision-making.
Jul 26, 2021 · A desire to return to sport (RTS) participation after orthopaedic surgery is a powerful motivating factor and, oftentimes, the primary measure of success from the athlete’s standpoint. Therefore, RTS, also referred to as return to play (RTP), has become an often-cited surrogate for clinical outcomes in orthopaedic sports medicine surgery.
- Joshua Doege, Jack M Ayres, Matthew J Mackay, Armin Tarakemeh, Symone M Brown, Bryan G Vopat, Mary K...
- 2021
The principle of respect for autonomy allows an athlete (or, if the athlete is a minor, his or her parents or guardian) to make a decision about whether to receive medical care and follow medical advice about when it is safe to participate in sport.
- Adam S Tenforde, Michael Fredericson
- 2015
The goal of the sports medicine team is to ensure a safe environment for maximal sports performance. Different areas of athlete health and well-being need to be addressed to achieve this and collaboration between professionals in sport is essential for successful outcomes.
The model proposed in this article is applicable to any of these definitions, but for clarity, we will use the following RTP definition for our examples: “medical clearance of an athlete for full participation in sport without restriction (strength and conditioning, practice, and competition).”.
If an athlete develops an illness with symptoms of COVID-19, they should follow national guidance, speak to their sports medicine doctor, and undertake appropriate quarantine, testing and tracing. They should maintain good hydration, a balanced diet and, if symptoms worsen or persist beyond 7 days, seek further medical review.
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