A scoping review identifies criteria for return-to-play decisions in soccer players, suggesting improved management frameworks.
Return-to-play decision making after hip and groin injuries in soccer is inherently multidimensional. The most defensible approach combines clinical recovery, functional capacity, and sport-specific readiness verified by objective and reproducible benchmarks. The development of standardized, criterion-based, and sex-inclusive RTP frameworks-integrating physiological, biomechanical, and psychological domains-will enhance the accuracy, safety, and transparency of return-to-performance management.
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