124: Are Athletes Adequately Tested Prior to RTS After ACLR? (ptpodcast.com)

• Many athletes do not meet strength and hop test cutoffs after ACLR clearance.
• Current RTS decisions often lack objective measurement.
• Standardized testing can improve outcomes and prevent second ACL injuries.

"A study by Toole et al. (2017) found that many young athletes cleared for sports after ACLR do not meet recommended return-to-sport criterion cutoffs for quad index and hop tests. The findings highlight the gap between clinical practice and evidence-based RTS testing, urging clinicians to implement objective measures."