AJSM Webinar Series - December 2023: Psychological aspects of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and return to play.-Webinar Recording 12/12/2023 AJSM Webinar Series - December 2023: Psychological aspects of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and return to play

Webinar Recording 12/12/2023 AJSM Webinar Series - December 2023: Psychological aspects of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and return to play

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In this webinar, the panel of experts discussed the psychological aspects of ACL injury and return to play. Dr. Britton Brewer talked about how psychological factors can influence ACL rehabilitation outcomes, including cognitive and affective outcomes, behavioral outcomes, and physical outcomes. He presented a roadmap showing the various pathways from psychological factors to these outcomes. Dr. Shelby Bize discussed psychologically informed practice and psychological interventions for ACL rehabilitation. She highlighted the use of graded exposure therapy and mindfulness meditation as potential strategies to address fear and improve psychological outcomes. Dr. Melissa Christino focused on the psychological considerations for younger athletes with ACL injuries. She emphasized the importance of understanding the impact of the injury on athletic identity, coping skills, and psychological readiness. Dr. Julian Feller addressed the issue of when a patient lacks confidence in their knee during the recovery process. He emphasized the importance of patient confidence in determining readiness for return to sport and discussed the use of the ACL RSI score to assess psychological readiness. Overall, the panel highlighted the importance of addressing psychological factors during ACL rehabilitation and provided strategies for supporting athletes in their mental recovery.

Keywords

psychological aspects

ACL injury

return to play

rehabilitation outcomes

graded exposure therapy

mindfulness meditation

younger athletes

athletic identity

psychological readiness