My Favorite Return to Sport Tests After Upper Extremity Injury (Evidence Based)
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In today's video we go over My Favorite Return to Sport Tests After Upper Extremity Injury (Evidence Based):
Are you struggling to determine if your upper extremity injury patient is ready to return to sport? In this video, I'll share essential criteria-based testing to ensure optimal recovery and prevent future injuries. Learn about the importance of strength, stability, endurance, and range of motion in returning to sport after shoulder instability. Discover specific tests and exercises to evaluate your patient's readiness and make informed decisions.
Key takeaways:
- Discover the importance of criteria-based testing for reducing injury recurrence.
- Learn a step-by-step guide to conducting essential tests, including the one-arm hop test, close kinetic chain upper extremity stability test, and more.
- Understand the role of strength, range of motion, and psychological readiness in successful return to sport.
- Get access to a free evidence-based cheat sheet on shoulder instability.
Timeline:
- Intro (0:00)
- Study Overview (0:47)
- Measuring strenght RFD (2:22)
- Full Sports Specific ROM (2:59)
- Outcome Measures (3:22)
- Time (3:35)
- Phased Rehab and RTS Protocol (4:05)
- 1 Arm Hop Test (4:22)
- Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (5:04)
- Upper Quarter Y-balance Test (5:58)
- Posterior Shoulder Endurance Test (6:27)
- One Arm Shot-put Test (7:04)
- ASH Test (7:42)
- Conclusion (8:34)
Return to Sport!!
- Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS
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References:
- Otley T, Myers H, Lau BC, Taylor DC. Return to Sport After Shoulder Stabilization Procedures: A Criteria-Based Testing Continuum to Guide Rehabilitation and Inform Return-to-Play Decision Making. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2022 Jan 28;4(1):e237-e246. doi: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.09.039. PMID: 35141557; PMCID: PMC8811525.