Return to Sport and Testing: Upper Extremity Focus

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We hear a lot about the optimal testing for LE extremity post surgical patients to return to sport safely and effectively, but what about out upper extremity athletes? Beyond popular belief this includes more than just our baseball population. We have a good idea on how to return our baseball players back to play, but what about our other athletes that are in collision sports such as football, or activities such as volleyball, How do we know if they are ready. Listen to the crew explain their current testing protocol for our upper extremity population including timelines and procedures. Let's gooooo!!!

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