The decision to return to your sport can rely on many factors but I personally feel that the points below are all crucial to ensure you’re fully prepared in every way:

• Do you have full strength and range of motion?

• Did your rehab include all aspects of your sport?

• Did your drills include unanticipated maneuvers?

• Have you practised the hardest aspects of your sport? 

• Have all of the above been gradual and progressive?

• While there are no gold standards, have you had any type of return-to-play testing?

• Do you feel confident or are you anxious?

• Are you pain-free?

Key point: don’t let time and outside influences pressure you to play before you’re physically or mentally ready. It’s not worth the rush to return before you feel 100% in every aspect. 

Work with a great team, train hard, be consistent. 

(July 7 2021)