Return to play in athletes following ankle injuries.

Background: The decision to return to play following an ankle injury is a multifactorial process involving both physical and psychological parameters. The current body of literature lacks evidence-based guidelines to assist in the decision.

Objective: THIS ARTICLE REVIEWS THE EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT SUCH TESTING: the dorsiflexion lunge test, star excursion balance test, agility T-test, and sargent/vertical jump test.