Julie P Burland1, Jennifer L Toonstra2, Jennifer S Howard3. 1. Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. 2. School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. 3. Department of Health and Exercise Science, Beaver College of Health Sciences, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina.
Abstract
CONTEXT: Psychosocial factors arising after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury may have a direct influence on an individual's decision to return to sport after ACL reconstruction (ACLR). While there is ample evidence to suggest that deficits in quadriceps strength, neuromuscular control, and clinical functional tasks exist after ACLR, the root and contribution of psychological dysfunction to an individual's success or return to sport after ACLR is still largely uncertain and unexplored. Given the discrepancy between successful functional outcomes and the percentage of athletes who return to sport, it is important to thoroughly address underlying factors, aside from physical function, that may be contributing to these lower return rates. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Articles that reported on return to sport, psychological factors, and psychosocial factors after ACLR were collected from peer-reviewed sources available on Medline (1998 through August 2018). Search terms included the following: anterior cruciate ligament OR ACL AND return-to-sport OR return-to-activity, anterior cruciate ligament OR ACL AND psychological OR psychosocial OR biopsychosocial OR fear OR kinesiophobia OR self-efficacy, return-to-activity AND psychological OR psychosocial. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 5. RESULTS: Psychosocial factors relative to injury are important components of the rehabilitation process. To fully understand how psychosocial factors potentially influence return to sport, an athlete's emotions, experiences, and perceptions during the rehabilitation process must be acknowledged and taken into consideration. CONCLUSION: Acknowledgment of these psychosocial factors allows clinicians to have a better understanding of readiness to return to sport from a psychological perspective. Merging of the current ACLR rehabilitation protocols with knowledge related to psychosocial factors creates a more dynamic, comprehensive approach in creating a positive and successful rehabilitation environment, which may help improve return-to-sport rates in individuals after ACLR.
CONTEXT: Psychosocial factors arising after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury may have a direct influence on an individual's decision to return to sport after ACL reconstruction (ACLR). While there is ample evidence to suggest that deficits in quadriceps strength, neuromuscular control, and clinical functional tasks exist after ACLR, the root and contribution of psychological dysfunction to an individual's success or return to sport after ACLR is still largely uncertain and unexplored. Given the discrepancy between successful functional outcomes and the percentage of athletes who return to sport, it is important to thoroughly address underlying factors, aside from physical function, that may be contributing to these lower return rates. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Articles that reported on return to sport, psychological factors, and psychosocial factors after ACLR were collected from peer-reviewed sources available on Medline (1998 through August 2018). Search terms included the following: anterior cruciate ligament OR ACL AND return-to-sport OR return-to-activity, anterior cruciate ligament OR ACL AND psychological OR psychosocial OR biopsychosocial OR fear OR kinesiophobia OR self-efficacy, return-to-activity AND psychological OR psychosocial. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 5. RESULTS: Psychosocial factors relative to injury are important components of the rehabilitation process. To fully understand how psychosocial factors potentially influence return to sport, an athlete's emotions, experiences, and perceptions during the rehabilitation process must be acknowledged and taken into consideration. CONCLUSION: Acknowledgment of these psychosocial factors allows clinicians to have a better understanding of readiness to return to sport from a psychological perspective. Merging of the current ACLR rehabilitation protocols with knowledge related to psychosocial factors creates a more dynamic, comprehensive approach in creating a positive and successful rehabilitation environment, which may help improve return-to-sport rates in individuals after ACLR.
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Keywords:
psychological; return to sport; self-reported function
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