TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Return-to-play: a primary care physician's guide to management
JO  - South Dakota journal of medicine
A1  - List, Mark
A1  - Nolz, Zach
A1  - Nord, Wesley
A1  - Huntington, Mark
SP  - 121
EP  - 3, 125
VL  - 68
IS  - 3
N2  - BACKGROUND: In the primary care clinic, allowing young athletes to return to play following injuries and illnesses can be a challenging balancing act between promoting speed of recovery while still allowing for full recovery and prevention of future injuries or complications. <br><br>METHODS: A literature review of relevant return-to-play articles was performed for musculoskeletal injuries, concussions, and infectious mononucleosis. <br><br>RESULTS: We identified several evidence-based approaches to allowing athletes to return to activity following injuries and illnesses. The majority of return-to-play recommendations found were expert opinion-based. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Evidence does exist for primary care providers to assist in guiding their athletic patients back to activity, but it is limited in quantity and quality. The decision to return-to-play is complex, and is best individualized for the patient. Existing guidelines can assist in management; however, only as an adjunct to the clinical decision of a well-informed physician practicing patient-centered medical care.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0038-3317
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -