Player Pathway x Injury Management : Steps ​​​​​
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Step 1
Clinical assessment with a physiotherapist in the community :
* undergo a comprehensive assessment
* establish a provisional diagnosis
* develop an ( interdisciplinary ) management plan
Step 2
Develop a rehabilitation program for the injury :
* including specific therapeutic exercises to be performed at home or before training to facilitate recovery
* guidance on functional exercises that can be safely performed to maintain conditioning and facilitate recovery
* guidance on injury management including inflammatory management ( icing etc )
Step 3
Clearance and guidelines for Return to Play progression
* Discussion regarding Return to team environment along with training restrictions and guidelines
* suggestions regarding timelines for full return to play