Alexander Nordås

UEFA RTP consensus · 6 stages · Doctor sign-off required at each gate before advancing.

1. Stage 1Acute care & diagnosis

   Imaging, initial assessment, PRICE protocol.

   ✓ Doctor signed
2. Stage 2Rehab — restore range & strength

   Isolated strength & pain-free ROM.

   ✓ Doctor signed
3. Stage 3Return to running & football-specific drills

   Linear running, changes of direction, ball work.

   Sign off (Doctor)
4. Stage 4Return to team training (non-contact)

   Full team sessions without contact load.

   Locked — previous stage required
5. Stage 5Return to team training (full contact)

   Duels, tackling, match intensity.

   Locked — previous stage required
6. Stage 6Return to competition

   Match minutes, monitored reintegration, recurrence surveillance.

   Locked — previous stage required

Sign-off is auditable and logged. AI recommendations are decision-support only — clearance is a clinical decision.