Who should have the ultimate responsibility for deciding if an athlete returns to competition? by Ashley Cain https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k Options Explosion en-us 2017-08-29 01:35:29 UTC 2017-08-29 03:55:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Doctor / therapist https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286071 They have the most knowledge and understanding of specific injuries and can accurately determine when the athlete is able to safely return to training / competition ]]> 2017-08-29 01:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286071 the athlete https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286100 although an anthlete may be physically capable of returning to sport, they may not mentally be prepared ]]> 2017-08-29 01:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286100 medical professional e.g. physio and doctor https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286102 due to their advanced knowledge about injury and recovery. Stages of testing and rehabilitation done on athlete will reveal when they are physically able to participate in their sport.]]> 2017-08-29 01:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286102 Coach https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286110 They are always considering the best outcome for the team and the individual and will take into consider the perspectives of doctor, physio, psychologist ect in advance.]]> 2017-08-29 01:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286110 health professionals e.g. physiotherapist https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286122 because they have the most in depth knowledge regarding the extent and damage which certain injuries may cause. Therefore they may give the safest judgement about the possible extent of the injury and whether or not it would be safe to return to competition. This safe judgement is more important, despite it taking longer to receive, than the faster and more convenient judgement given by coaches or other people at the game. ]]> 2017-08-29 01:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286122 The athlete https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286212 They know how their body functions best and the limits to with they can push]]> 2017-08-29 01:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286212 The Athlete https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286282 The physio will advise when they believe you are ready to return to training and competition but it is ultimately up to the athlete and if they think they are physically/mentally ready]]> 2017-08-29 01:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286282 Team physiotherapist https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286294 Determines whether athlete is physically fit to play ]]> 2017-08-29 01:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286294 medical professional https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286323 This may be the athlete's physio or doctor. They have assessed the injury and are able to determine whether or not the athlete is fit enough or capable of playing after they have recovered from injury ]]> 2017-08-29 01:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cain2/17s12mk2xo0k/wish/183286323