Athletes' experiences of using a self-directed psychological support, the BAck iN the Game (BANG) smartphone application, during rehabilitation for return to sports following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), many athletes do not return to their sport, often driven by concerns about re-injury. Psychological support strategies might help, but are not routinely included in rehabilitation after ACLR. The BAck iN the Game (BANG) intervention is a 24-week eHealth program delivered via smartphone application (app), beginning directly after ACLR, with a self-directed approach that aims to target the specific challenges athletes encounter in rehabilitation.

Aim

To describe athletes' experiences of using the BANG app during rehabilitation, to support returning to sport following ACLR.

Method

Participants were athletes, in contact and/or non-contact pivoting sports, who had ACLR with the goal to return to sports.

SUBMITTER: Ringberg M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10507891 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature