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Association Of The Psychological Response To The Acl-Sports Training Program And Self-Reported Function At 2 Years After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Ryan Zarzycki, Jacob J. Capin, Elanna Arhos, Matthew Failla, Angel H. Smith, Lynn Snyder-Mackler
Association Of The Psychological Response To The Acl-Sports Training Program And Self-Reported Function At 2 Years After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Ryan Zarzycki, Jacob J. Capin, Elanna Arhos, Matthew Failla, Angel H. Smith, Lynn Snyder-Mackler
Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications
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 …