ABPTS SCS case studies
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The Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) credential is a board certification in sports physical therapy awarded through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). It signals that a licensed physical therapist has demonstrated advanced knowledge and clinical judgment in managing athletes and active individuals - from acute sideline injury through late-stage rehabilitation and return to sport. The ABPTS SCS case studies are 5 cases and about 2,285 words.
1Deciding Whether to Clear a College Soccer Player With a Recent Concussion
A 20-year-old Division I midfielder sustained a concussion 9 days ago in a head-to-head collision. She had no loss of consciousness, but had headache, photophobia, and balance problems for 4 days.
549 words, about 3 min2Interpreting a Positive Special Test in a Thrower With Shoulder Pain
A 22-year-old collegiate javelin thrower reports 6 weeks of anterior shoulder pain that worsens with cocking and acceleration phases. Pain is 4/10 at rest and 7/10 with throwing.
468 words, about 2 min3Return-to-Sport Decision After ACL Reconstruction With a Stiff Knee
A 19-year-old recreational basketball player is 7 months post primary ACL reconstruction with hamstring autograft. He has completed formal physical therapy and wants to be cleared for full basketball.
391 words, about 2 min4Load Management for a Marathon Runner With Bone Stress Injury Risk
A 34-year-old recreational runner training for her first marathon presents with 2 weeks of vague anterior shin pain that is worse with running and better with rest. She runs 55 miles per week, up from 30 miles 8 weeks ago, and has been doing speed work twice weekly.
449 words, about 2 min5Ethical and Practical Handling of a Requested 'Cleared' Note for an Athlete Who Is Not Ready
A 17-year-old high school football player is 5 weeks post grade II hamstring strain. He still has pain with resisted knee flexion at 60 degrees and his hamstring LSI is 72%.
428 words, about 2 min