A Systematic Review of Return to Sport Physical Performance Tests of the Foot and Ankle

Michael Jeanfavre^1*, Amy Humphrey² & Matthew Klein³

¹Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, USA, OP Ortho & Sports Medicine Rehab, Stanford Health Care, USA
²Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, USA, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Messiah University, USA
³Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, USA, Physical Therapy Assistant Program, Stanbridge University, USA

Dr. Michael Jeanfavre, Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, USA, OP Ortho & Sports Medicine Rehab, Stanford Health Care, USA.

Keywords: Physical Performance Tests; Return to Sport; Foot and Ankle Injury; Systematic Review

Abstract

Objective
This systematic review sought to update a prior review and identify the current physical performance tests (PPT) that are used to determine return to sport (RTS) readiness in competitive athletes following musculoskeletal foot and ankle pathology.
Methods
The PubMed, CINHAL, and SPORTDiscus databases were systematically searched for articles using keywords related to PPT, RTS, and foot and ankle injuries. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the risk of bias (RoB) tools proposed by the CLARITY from the McMaster University of Health Sciences.

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