Return to Play in the Professional Athlete.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2024
Abstract
The management of any injury in elite athletes poses unique challenges distinct from the general population because the goal is rapid recovery and return to play (RTP) while simultaneously managing residual symptoms and minimizing risk of reinjury. The time required for treatment, recovery, and return to peak performance can have consequences for both the athlete and his or her team: financial implications, psychological stressors, team dynamics, and future performance. RTP after an injury in the professional athlete requires a complex decision-making process with many stakeholders. Several factors influence this decision, not the least of which is the type and mechanism of injury. This article provides an overview of the RTP process including nonmedical factors that may influence this decision, common injuries seen in professional athletes, injury patterns particular to certain popular sports, and imaging guidelines for such injuries.
Volume
28
Issue
2
First Page
107
Last Page
118
ISSN
1098-898X
Published In/Presented At
Gulati, A., & Desai, V. (2024). Return to Play in the Professional Athlete. Seminars in musculoskeletal radiology, 28(2), 107–118. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1778028
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
38484763
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article