Rehabilitation and Return to Sports after Achilles Tendon Repair.

Rehabilitation protocols post-Achilles tendon repair vary widely, particularly regarding weight bearing (WB) and immobilization duration, impacting recovery trajectories significantly. This commentary focuses on rehabilitation strategies following acute Achilles tendon repair (ATR), emphasizing early mobilization and progressive loading. Techniques such as blood flow restriction training (BFRT) and progressive loading to restore strength and tendon mechanical properties are discussed in the context of optimizing recovery, minimizing tendon elongation and facilitating safe return to sport (RTS).

Return-to-Sport Testing in Young Athletes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Implementing return-to-sport (RTS) testing should be an integral component of rehabilitation for young athletes who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, but there are no universally accepted standards for such testing. In this article, we highlight our institution's use of a structured and evidence-based approach to guide RTS decision-making for athletes, coaches, surgeons, therapists, and parents, with an emphasis on reducing the likelihood of reinjury after ACL reconstruction surgery.

The Evolution of Rehabilitation and Return to Sport Following Cartilage Surgery.

Unlabelled: Rehabilitation after knee cartilage repair or restoration can be a challenging and nuanced process. Historically, conservative rehabilitation protocols have been characterized by limited weightbearing and restricted range of motion (ROM) were created to primarily protect the repaired cartilage but did little for progression into higher level activity. Recent literature has supported accelerated protocols in a variety of cartilage procedures ranging from osteochondral allograft (OCA) Osteochondral autograft surgery (OATS) to matrix-based scaffolding procedures such as Matrix Induced Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) or Denovo procedures.

The Return-to-Sport Clearance Continuum Is a Novel Approach Toward Return to Sport and Performance for the Professional Athlete.

Unlabelled: The concept of returning to sport for a professional athlete is still under debate for the professional athlete in today's sports environment. It is critical for the professional athlete to be able to return to sport at a highly competitive level but also to return in a safe and timely measure. With no "gold standard" of sport testing, it is difficult to determine what the right progression or testing regimen should be.