On-Ice Return-to-Hockey Progression After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT: Synopsis The literature pertaining to the rehabilitation of ice hockey players seeking to return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is currently limited. The purpose of this clinical commentary was to present a criterion-based progression for return to ice hockey for athletes after ACLR. First, we review pertinent literature and provide previously published guidelines on general rehabilitation after ACLR. Then, we present a 4-phase, on-ice skating progression with objective criteria to initiate each phase. During the early on-ice phase, the athlete is reintroduced to specific demands, including graded exposure to forward, backward, and crossover skating. In the intermediate on-ice phase, the emphasis shifts to developing power and introducing anticipated change

SUBMITTER: Capin JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5480966 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature