International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
Patients’ Mental Barriers in Rehabilitation after ACL Reconstruction: A Qualitative Interview Study
Background Recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) involves both physical and psychological challenges. Although psychological readiness for return to sport (RTS) is increasingly recognized as important, less is known about how patients experience psychological barriers during rehabilitation and how interactions with physiotherapists (PTs) may shape this process. Purpose To explore how patients recovering from ACLR navigate potential psychological barriers, what helps them overcome these bar …