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Key to Monitoring Athlete's Return to Play Process
Having realistic expectations about normal changes during a season helps in detecting variations. Studies on professional soccer and ice hockey players show minimal change in pain or function throughout a season. Major changes are often seen in individuals unprepared for preseason or with underlying conditions. Monitoring methods for athletes can be tailored based on resources, with the emphasis on quantifying changes rather than guessing.