Rehabilitation of head and neck injuries in the athlete.

This article has given a general overview of a specific and reproducible physical therapy evaluation that can be used to assess progress toward and achievement of goals of treatment. General descriptions of types of presentations that can be seen clinically were also delineated. General treatment goals were discussed and some specific exercises were introduced to help in developing a comprehensive program for the athlete. The main emphasis of the treatment of the athlete requires application of clinical reasoning to the evaluation, treatment, and reassessment process in order to achieve the athlete's goal of full return to sport.