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D R Keskula1, J B Duncan, V L Davis

  • 1Douglas R. Keskula is Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912.

Journal of Athletic Training
|April 1, 1996
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This paper guides clinicians and researchers in selecting or developing functional outcome measures for athletes. It emphasizes using these measures to ensure safe return to sports and assess therapy effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Clinical Biomechanics

Background:

  • Maximizing functional abilities is key in therapeutic interventions.
  • Functional outcome data aids clinical decisions for athlete return to sports.
  • Outcome measures assess therapeutic intervention efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Provide guidelines for assessing existing functional outcome measures.
  • Offer guidance for developing new functional outcome measures.
  • Support clinical practice and research in sports rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of factors influencing outcome measure selection.
  • Discussion of psychometric properties and practicality.
  • Framework for evaluating and creating functional outcome measures.

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Main Results:

  • Identified key considerations for selecting functional outcome measures.
  • Outlined criteria for developing reliable and valid measures.
  • Presented a systematic approach for functional outcome assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Appropriate functional outcome measures are crucial for athlete recovery.
  • Guidelines facilitate evidence-based selection and development of measures.
  • This work supports improved clinical decision-making and research in sports therapy.