title: Rehabilitation of the athlete.
abstract: Rehabilitation of an athlete after an injury takes a team approach for a successful return to competition. The five steps of rehabilitation are discussed, including diagnosis, control of inflammation, promote healing, increase fitness, and control abuse. Return to activity can occur once these things are accomplished and everyone is in agreement.
authors: Southwest Spine & Sports Medicine, Springfield, USA. boyd.crockett@coxhealth.com
authors: Boyd
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authors: Crockett
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001484:Baseball; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010808:Physical Examination; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012420:Running; D013177:Sports; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards