"Returning to Sport Is Not Just About the Knee": Physiotherapists' Experiences of the Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: To explore sport physiotherapists' perspectives and experiences on the management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in Saudi Arabia and to understand the key challenges that influence rehabilitation practice. Methods: A qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with sport physiotherapists recruited from different regions and clinical settings (Public, private and sport clubs) in Saudi Arabia. Eligibility criteria included ≥2 years' post-qualification experience in ACL injuries management. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. A total of twenty-six sport physiotherapists (18 males; mean age 31 years, range 26-39) participated, including 13 working primarily as clinicians and 13 w

SUBMITTER: Alanazi SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12565288 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature