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Return to play guidelines. |
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| 1. Control pain and inflammation |
PRICE (protect, rest, ice, compression, elevation) |
| 2. Optimize range of motion |
Active and passive exercises |
| 3. Optimize strength |
Isometric (static muscle contraction without joint movement), isotonic (constant muscle contraction with joint movement), dynamic and core strengthening exercises. |
| 4. Optimize proprioception |
Balance |
| 5. Functional and sport specific skills |
Running, jumping, pivoting etc. |
| 6. Return to usual activities or sport |
Practice before competitive play |
Houghton Pediatric Rheumatology 2008 6:6 doi:10.1186/1546-0096-6-6 |
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