Table 1

Discharge tests and criteria used during the study period

Six-part return to sport testsDischarge permitted when each of these criteria was met
Isokinetic test at 60, 180 and 300°/sQuadriceps deficit <10% at 60°/s
Single hopLimb symmetry index >90%
Triple hopLimb symmetry index >90%
Triple crossover hopLimb symmetry index >90%
On-field sports-specific rehabilitationFully completed
Running t test<11 s

  • Criteria were set according to the literature at the start of the study.