Athletic Trainers’ Methods for Determining Return to Activity for Patients With an Ankle Sprain Part I: Types of Measures Used

Athletic trainers are commonly responsible for clearing patients with ankle sprains for return to activity. What criteria athletic trainers typically use to determine return to activity readiness in this population remains unclear. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine criteria athlet...

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Published in:International journal of athletic therapy & training 2022-03, Vol.27 (2), p.85-90
Main Authors: McCann, Ryan S., Suttmiller, Ashley M.B., Gribble, Phillip A., Cavallario, Julie M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ankle
Coaches & managers
Joint and ligament injuries
Physical therapy
Qualitative research
Recovery (Medical)
Rehabilitation
Sports
Sports medicine
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Summary:Athletic trainers are commonly responsible for clearing patients with ankle sprains for return to activity. What criteria athletic trainers typically use to determine return to activity readiness in this population remains unclear. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine criteria athletic trainers use to determine patients’ return to activity readiness following an ankle sprain. Participants varied in selected clinician-, patient-rated, and functional assessments for patients with ankle sprains. As many selected methods did not agree with expert consensus recommendations, more work is likely needed to instill best practices for evaluation of patients with ankle sprains.
ISSN:2157-7277
2157-7285
DOI:10.1123/ijatt.2020-0077