The relationship between psychological readiness to return to sport and kinesiophobia in teens and young adults after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Psychological readiness and kinesiophobia are important variables to consider for return to sport clearance after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Both have been associated in adult populations; however, it is unknown if they are associated in teens after ACL reconstruction. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between psychological readiness and kinesiophobia in teens and young adults after ACL reconstruction.

Methods

A retrospective cohort design was used. Participants aged 13-30 years, who were 6-12 months post-ACL reconstruction, who completed the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and the ACL Return-to-Sport after Injury Scale were included from a multi-site registry. Two age groups were established (teen: <19 years,

SUBMITTER: Butler L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12549314 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature