An athlete who has been injured needs to progress across a continuum before being fully engaged once again.
Elements of Return to Sports continuum:
(1) return to participation
(2) return to sport
(3) return to performance
Parameters:
(1) able to be active (may be mix of rehabilitation, training and low level play)
(2) participation in defined sport
(3) performance at target level (at or above preinjury level)
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Element
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Active
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Active in Defined Sport
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Performing at Target Level
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return to participation
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Yes
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No
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No
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return to sport
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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return to performance
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Other elements that can be added:
(4) disabled list
(5) reduction in participation
(6) removal from sport (typically for the protection of the athlete's health)
