2.  Rehabilitation will ensure that the injured athlete has recovered and that fitness and skills are close to the pre-injury level.  Medical staff, coach and athlete have to agree on the return to play.  And if the athlete is not ready than they should not be pushed.

3.  Effective treatment and rehab has ensured the healing process.  Testing of the injured area should be carried out and compared to the results the athlete has achieved in the pre- season and in-season testing.  Tests should be on: elasticity, strength, mobility, pain free during exercise and practice games, balance.

4.  Glue in figure 11.58 pg 453 Outcomes 2  Ebook activity – Muscle strain Inquiry Activity pg: 452 Outcomes 2

5.  The physical and psychological condition of an athlete can be monitored through: - Visual observation - Interviews and discussions - Ongoing testing: comparing pre-test to post-test (after injury). - Observation of video footage - Use of performance evaluation sheets - Visits to medical personell.

6.  Psychological readiness is influenced by confidence and a positive outlook in preventing re-injury.  Athletes should not return before proper recovery, due to pressure.  Taping can provide support and enhance the movement confidence of an athlete.

7.  An injured athlete needs to go through a longer, harder or more specific warm- up/stretch routine than others.  Extra care and time is needed at the injury site to ensure adequate flexibility, blood flow and readiness to perform.

8.  Complete Application question pg 453 Outcomes 2  Ebook plus activity Inquiry Activity Outcomes 2 PDHPE pg 453 – Sports Tips.

9.  Coaches, sports administrators and sports medicine practitioners play an important role in establishing guidelines for athletes who are managing an injury and deciding when to return to play.  Return to play policies vary with sports.  It may include: consultations, review of x- rays, discuss strapping, fitness assessment, specific testing and sport specific movements.

10.  Inquiry question pg 454 Outcomes 2 Q’s:1,2 & 3.  http://www.cogstate.com/go/sport/con cussion-management/managed-return- to-play http://www.cogstate.com/go/sport/con cussion-management/managed-return- to-play  http://injuryupdate.com.au/injuries/knee /acl_return_from.php http://injuryupdate.com.au/injuries/knee /acl_return_from.php  http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/18 4_05_060306/ver10522_fm.html http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/18 4_05_060306/ver10522_fm.html

11.  Critical Inquiry pg 344 PDHPE Application and Inquiry also needed are pg’s: 342 & 343.