Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Predictors Of Adherence To Home Rehabilitation Exercises Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Howard A. Tennen
Predictors Of Adherence To Home Rehabilitation Exercises Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Howard A. Tennen
UCHC Articles - Research
Purpose/Objective
Although home exercises are commonly prescribed following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and are considered important in obtaining successful rehabilitation outcomes, little is known about factors associated with the completion of such exercises. Consequently, this study was designed to identify predictors of adherence to home rehabilitation exercises after ACL surgery.
Research Method/Design
Participants (33 women, 58 men) completed indices of athletic identity, neuroticism, optimism, and pessimism before ACL surgery and measures of daily pain, negative mood, stress, and home exercise completion for 42 days postoperatively.
Results
Participants reported a high level of adherence to the prescribed regimen. Home exercise …