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Functional rehabilitation for the upper and lower extremity

S M Lephart1, T J Henry

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|July 1, 1995
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Functional rehabilitation enhances physical therapy by incorporating agility and proprioception training to help athletes return to sport safely. Objective assessments guide the gradual progression back to pre-injury activity levels, reducing re-injury risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Traditional physical therapy focuses on strength and flexibility.
  • Functional rehabilitation extends traditional methods for athletes.
  • Aims to restore complex movement patterns for athletic performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the principles and phases of functional rehabilitation for athletes.
  • To emphasize the importance of sport-specific training and objective assessment.
  • To reduce the risk of recurrent injuries and ensure a safe return to play.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporation of agility and proprioceptive/kinesthetic training.
  • Gradual progression from simple to complex, sport-specific activities.

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  • Utilizing objective functional assessments that simulate sport actions.

    • Main Results:

    • Athletes can return to pre-injury activity levels.
    • Reduced risk of recurrent injuries is achieved.
    • Enhanced proprioceptive acuity supports safe participation.

    Conclusions:

    • Functional rehabilitation is crucial for athletes' complete recovery.
    • Objective, sport-specific assessments are vital for return-to-sport decisions.
    • A gradual return to sport activity promotes long-term health and performance.