Sports Injury Assessment & Documentation Protocol
Systematically assess sports injuries and document clinical findings for treatment planning
What You Can Do
Conduct comprehensive sports injury assessments using standardized orthopedic tests, mechanism-of-injury analysis, and functional capacity evaluation. You'll document findings in insurance-compliant formats, identify red flags requiring referral, establish objective baseline measurements for progress tracking, and generate evidence-based return-to-play recommendations with clear functional milestones.
Features
systematically document how the injury occurred, environmental factors, and biomechanical mechanisms to guide assessment focus
execute evidence-based tests (ligamentous, muscular, neurological) with standardized interpretation protocols specific to each injury type
identify contraindications to chiropractic care, serious pathology indicators, and conditions requiring specialist referral
evaluate range of motion, strength, proprioception, and sport-specific movement patterns to quantify functional deficits
establish progressive functional milestones and clearance criteria with objective outcome measures
generate clinical notes meeting documentation standards for liability protection and claim processing
create baseline measurements for longitudinal comparison and objective demonstration of clinical improvement
Example Output
Acute Ankle Inversion Sprain Assessment:
- Mechanism: Inversion injury during basketball lateral cut
- Special Tests: Anterior drawer test (positive, grade 2), talar tilt (negative), squeeze test (negative)
- Functional Deficits: Single-leg stance 12 seconds (normal 30+), lateral hop test 60% limb symmetry index
- Recommendation: Grade 2 anterior talofibular ligament sprain; appropriate for chiropractic care; RTP Phase 1 (protected weight-bearing, ankle stabilization exercises) for 5-7 days
Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy Reassessment:
- Pain location: Inferior patellar pole, pain with loaded knee extension
- Patellar Mobility: Medial glide 1cm (restricted vs. baseline), quadriceps flexibility normal
- Functional Improvement: Single-leg squat improved from 4/10 pain to 2/10 pain; vertical jump increased 8% from baseline
- Recommendation: Progress to Phase 2 eccentric loading protocol; continue current frequency; reassess in 2 weeks
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file with complete assessment protocol framework:
- Injury-Specific Checklists: acute sprains, strains, tendinopathy, overuse syndromes, impact injuries
- Special Testing Reference: standardized orthopedic tests with sensitivity/specificity data and interpretation guidelines
- Documentation Templates: initial assessment form, progress note template, return-to-play clearance form
- Red Flag Screening Criteria: contraindications to chiropractic care and referral decision tree
Who It's For
- Chiropractors treating athletic populations and sports-related injuries
- Sports medicine practitioners documenting initial injury assessments
- Athletic trainers integrating chiropractic evaluation protocols into multi-disciplinary care
- Team physicians requiring standardized assessment documentation for insurance and liability
- Rehabilitation specialists establishing functional baselines for progress measurement
Best For
- Initial injury assessment and triage for acute sports injuries
- Return-to-play decision-making with objective functional criteria
- Insurance claim documentation meeting medical-legal standards
- Serial progress measurement comparing baseline to follow-up assessments
- Identifying red flags and determining appropriateness for chiropractic versus specialist referral
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