19. RTP

Question 1

What 2 factors minimize issues in RTP

Answer 1

• structured protocol
• formal process for those involved to communicate

Question 2

What is the StARRT framework?

Answer 2

identifies that people have different risk assessment and tolerance and these differnces may lead to return to play issues

Question 3

What are the 3 steps to StARRT framework?

Answer 3

1. assessment of health risk: tissue health - includes pt demographic, sx, pmhx, PE, special tests and imaging
2. assessment activity risk - type of sport, position, limb dominance, competitive level, ability to protect, functional tests and psych readiness
3. assessment of risk tolerance - stage of season, athlete pressure, ext pressure, masking injury, COI, feat of litigation

Question 4

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