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Return-to-Play Guidance

Restore your active lifestyle with advanced Return-to-Play Guidance by Dr. Hemendra Agrawal. With modern techniques, careful planning, and dedicated follow-up care, we help you recover faster and move comfortably again.

20000+

Successful Surgeries

15+

Years Experience

Trusted by patients for safe, precise and compassionate joint care.

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5K+ Total Return-to-Play Guidance Surgeries

Understanding Return-to-Play Guidance

A scientifically designed step-by-step protocol to ensure athletes return to sports safely, confidently, and without risk of reinjury.

Why does the Return-to-Play Guidance deteriorate?

Athletes risk reinjury if they return too early after ligament tears, fractures, muscle injuries, or surgery. Weakness, poor balance, unhealed tissues, and lack of neuromuscular control can compromise safety. RTP protocols help bridge this gap.

How does Return-to-Play Guidance help?

Return-to-Play (RTP) guidance evaluates strength, flexibility, biomechanics, balance, confidence, and sport-specific skills to determine when an athlete is ready to resume training or competition. This prevents reinjury and ensures long-term performance.

Benefits of Modern TKR Techniques:

Safe and structured return to sports
Prevents reinjury and long-term complications
Improves strength, confidence, and control
Customized for each athlete’s sport
Ensures complete physical and psychological readiness
Performance-based testing for accurate clearance
Scientifically standardized RTP milestones

Is It Time for Return-to-Play Guidance

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, it may be time to consult a Return-to-Play Guidance specialist:

Fear of movement hesitation or lack of confidence during activity
Instability joint feels weak or unstable after injury
Reduced endurance difficulty sustaining performance
Sport-specific limitations unable to sprint, jump, or pivot
Coordination issues poor neuromuscular control
Pain on high-intensity activity returns during training

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Choosing the Right Procedure

Not all Return-to-Play Guidance are the same. Dr. Hemendra Agrawal offers personalized treatment based on your specific condition.

TypeBest ForWhat It InvolvesRecovery Time
Functional Strength TestingPost-ACL, PCL, shoulder, ankle injuriesSingle-leg tests, hop tests, muscle symmetry assessment2–6 weeks depending on athlete condition
Sport-Specific SimulationsAthletes returning to running, jumping, or contact sportsAgility, plyometrics, rapid direction change, acceleration drillsVariable
Psychological Readiness AssessmentPost-injury fear or hesitationConfidence scoring, fear-avoidance screeningContinuous

Functional Strength Testing

Determines if the athlete has regained at least 90% strength and control needed for safe sports participation.

Sport-Specific Simulations

Mimics real-game movements to ensure the athlete can perform safely.

Psychological Readiness Assessment

Ensures the athlete is mentally prepared to return to competition without fear.

The Return-to-Play Guidance Procedure - Step by Step

Understanding the process helps reduce anxiety and prepares you for a smooth recovery.

Phase 1

Early RTP Evaluation

  • Strength analysis
  • Balance tests
  • Pain assessment
Phase 2

Controlled Training

  • Low-impact drills
  • Mobility restoration
  • Foundational strength building
Phase 3

Advanced Sports Training

  • Agility and speed work
  • Jump and pivot training
  • High-intensity conditioning
Phase 4

Performance Testing

  • Hop tests
  • Endurance tests
  • Sport-specific movement evaluation
Phase 5

Clearance & Return

  • Final medical evaluation
  • Strength symmetry check
  • Gradual return to full competition

Why Choose Return-to-Play Guidance?

Safe and structured return to sports
Prevents reinjury and long-term complications
Improves strength, confidence, and control
Customized for each athlete’s sport
Ensures complete physical and psychological readiness
Performance-based testing for accurate clearance
Scientifically standardized RTP milestones
Quick Recovery
Safe Procedure
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Ready to return to sports after injury?

A structured RTP protocol ensures you return stronger, safer, and without fear of reinjury.

What Our Patients Say

Real stories from real patients who found relief and renewed mobility

"Return-to-play guidance gave me the confidence to sprint and jump again after ACL surgery!"

Rehan Ali, 23 years

"The testing was thorough and accurate. I felt fully prepared to return to basketball."

Simran Kaur, 19 years

"RTP protocol ensured I didn’t rush back. Now I’m stronger and injury-free."

Mahendra Singh, 28 years

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