What is it about?
Following ACL reconstruction, many athletes continue to demonstrate asymmetrical walking despite rehabilitation. We aimed to examine the relationship between walking asymmetry and psychological factors (e.g. fear, lack of confidence) in athletes after ACL reconstruction.
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Why is it important?
We found that a weak relationship does exist between walking asymmetry and psychological factors. Athletes that had more fear and less confidence displayed greater asymmetries while walking. Interventions that address fear and confidence may lead to improved movement after ACL reconstruction. However, more research is needed.
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Psychological factors are important to consider during rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction.
Ryan Zarzycki
Arcadia University
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This page is a summary of: Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport Is Associated With Knee Kinematic Asymmetry During Gait Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, December 2018, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT),
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2018.8084.
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