1. Evaluation of health status | 2. Evaluation of participation risk | 3. Decision modification |
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Patient demographics | Type of sport (ie, collision) | Timing and season |
Symptoms | Position played | Pressure from athlete |
Personal medical history | Limb dominance | External pressure (coach, etc) |
Physical examination | Competitive level | Masking the injury |
Laboratory tests | Ability to protect | Conflict of interest |
Functional tests | Fear of litigation | |
Psychological state | ||
Potential seriousness |