How is injury rehabilitation managed?

How is injury rehabilitation managed?

1. rehabilitation procedures

   • progressive mobilisation
   • graduated exercise
     • stretching
     • conditioning
     • total body fitness
   • training
   • use of heat and cold

2. return to play

   • indicators of readiness for return to play
     • pain free
     • degree of mobility
   • monitoring progress
     • pre test
     • post test
   • psychological readiness
   • specific warm-up procedures
   • return to play policies and procedures
   • ethical considerations
     • pressure to participate
     • use of painkillers