Association of the Psychological Response to the ACL-SPORTS Training Program and Self-reported Function at 2 Years After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological readiness to return to sport has emerged as an important factor associated with outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Psychological factors are potentially modifiable during the course of rehabilitation, and improving them may lead to better outcomes.

Purpose

To determine whether athletes with a positive psychological response after participation in a neuromuscular training and second injury prevention program had better self-reported function and activity outcomes compared with athletes who did not have a meaningful change.

Study design

Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.

Methods

After ACLR and the completion of formal rehabilitation, 66 level I/II athletes completed the following self-reported measures at en

SUBMITTER: Zarzycki R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9258035 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature