A Qualitative Study of Factors Perceived to Influence Physical Activity among Young Athletes after ACL Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite evidence of alarming declines in physical activity levels after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), very little is known about how young athletes perceive their experiences with engagement in sports and physical activity in the years following ACLR.

Hypothesis/purpose

The purpose of this study was to answer the research question, "what are the lived experiences and perceptions of factors that facilitate or hinder physical activity among young athletes following ACLR?".

Study design

Qualitative Study.

Methods

Ten participants were included in this qualitative study at a median of 5.9 (4.3-10.2) years after adolescent ACLR. Using an interpretive phenomenological methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ea

SUBMITTER: Zwolski C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11392025 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature