Return to Play After Hamstring Injuries: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Definitions and Criteria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More than half of the recurrent hamstring injuries occur within the first month after return-to-play (RTP). Although there are numerous studies on RTP, comparisons are hampered by the numerous definitions of RTP used. Moreover, there is no consensus on the criteria used to determine when a person can start playing again. These criteria need to be critically evaluated, in an attempt to reduce recurrence rates and optimize RTP.

Objective

To carry out a systematic review of the literature on (1) definitions of RTP used in hamstring research and (2) criteria for RTP after hamstring injuries.

Study design

Systematic review.

Methods

Seven databases (PubMed, EMBASE/MEDLINE, CINAHL, PEDro, Cochrane, SPORTDiscus, Scopus) were searched for articles that provid

SUBMITTER: van der Horst N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4887544 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature