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They were mapped to five domains with 98% panellist agreement\u2014PAASS:<jats:underline>P<\/jats:underline>ain (during sport participation and over the last 24 hours),<jats:underline>A<\/jats:underline>nkle impairments (range of motion; muscle strength, endurance and power),<jats:underline>A<\/jats:underline>thlete perception (perceived ankle confidence\/reassurance and stability; psychological readiness),<jats:underline>S<\/jats:underline>ensorimotor control (proprioception; dynamic postural control\/balance),<jats:underline>S<\/jats:underline>port\/functional performance (hopping, jumping and agility; sport-specific drills; ability to complete a full training session).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Expert opinion indicated that pain severity, ankle impairments, sensorimotor control, athlete perception\/readiness and sport\/functional performance should be assessed to inform the RTS decision following an acute lateral ankle sprain 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