Exam 3- Return to Sport Testing

Question 1

What’s the purpose of return to sport testing?

Answer 1

Reproduce the demands of the sport and see how the athlete performs

Question 2

What is the goal of return to sport testing?

Answer 2

NOT return them to where they were when they got hurt, BETTER

Question 3

What is the return to sport continuum?

Answer 3

Return to participation –> Return to sport –> Return to performance

Question 4

Progression of return to sport plan

Answer 4

• Strength/ROM/balance
• Motor engrams
• Power
• Endurance
• Agility/reactivity
• Psychological readiness

Question 5

Types of hop tests for knee

Answer 5

• Single hop for distance
• Triple hop for distance
• Crossover hop for distance
• 6-m timed hop

Question 6

What is the minimum threshold for limb symmetry?

Answer 6

97%

Question 7

Downside of hop testing

Answer 7

Not sensitive enough, many deficient ACLs can appear normal

Question 8

Types of hop tests for the ankle

Answer 8

• Figure-8 hop test (2 “8s”)
• Side hop test (10x)
• 6-m crossover hop test
• Square hop test

Question 9

What is the metric used in the ankle hop tests?

Answer 9

Time

Question 10

What’s the hop and stop test?

Answer 10

• Hop with uninvolved side to uninvolved side (no need to stick it)
• Hop with involved side to involved side (no need to stick it)
• Hop with uninvolved side to involved side (have to stick it)
• If they can’t stick the last jump, do they have eccentric control over their movements?

Question 11

What test is used for LE endurance?

Answer 11

Tuck jump assessment

Question 12

Why test athletes in a fatigued state?

Answer 12

This is when most injuries occur

Question 13

When should questionnaires be used?

Answer 13

Throughout the treatment process