Upper Extremity Return to Sport Functional Testing: A Systematic Review

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Marisa Pontillo · Naval Medical Center San Diego

Eric Bellm · Saint Louis University

Patrick S. Barber · University of Rochester Medical Center

Matthew Gauthier · Roosevelt University

Casey Unverzagt · Baylor University

George Davies · Gundersen Health System

Abstract

This is the first extensive systematic review examining the psychometric properties of commonly administered upper extremity functional tests used to determine RTS criteria, with 60 articles analyzed. The CKCUEST and SASP demonstrate consistent reliability and validity across multiple athletic populations. Understanding strengths and limitations of upper extremity functional tests aids clinicians in choosing appropriate assessments for RTS across age, sex, sport, and level, as well as healthy and injured athletes.

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Shoulder Injury and Treatment Sports injuries and prevention Sports Performance and Training

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Published in: Sports Medicine - Open

Volume 12, Issue 1

DOI: 10.1186/s40798-026-00984-4

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