Return to Sports (RTS) Criteria for Overhead Athletes Following Shoulder Injury.
(5-10 minute read) Shoulder injuries are a significant concern for athletes in overhead sports like tennis, handball, and volleyball. The incidence of these injuries range from 18% to 61%, depending on factors such as sports type, gender, and age9. For physiotherapists and sports clinicians, determining an athlete’s readiness to RTS while minimising the risk of …