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ArticleJournal of athletic training2020

Gender Differences in Psychological Responses to Recovery After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Before Return to Sport.

Caroline Michele Lisee, Justin S DiSanti, Megan Chan, Jessica Ling, Karl Erickson, Michael Shingles, Christopher M Kuenze

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7 authors.

Caroline Michele LiseeMichigan State University, East Lansing.
Justin S DiSantiA.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ.
Megan ChanMichigan State University, East Lansing.
Jessica LingMichigan State University, East Lansing.
Karl EricksonMichigan State University, East Lansing.
Michael ShinglesMichigan State University, East Lansing.
Christopher M KuenzeMichigan State University, East Lansing.

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Abstract

contextFemale patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are less likely to return to sport than males. Psychological readiness predicts successful return to sport, but it is unclear if psychological experiences differ between males and females during recovery.

objectiveTo explore gender differences in psychological readiness factors of return to sport after ACLR.

designQualitative study.

settingLaboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER

participantsA total of 12 male (months since surgery = 6.2 ± 1.2) and 13 female (months since surgery = 6.4 ± 1.3) high school athletes with a history of ACLR. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Participants were interviewed before physician clearance to return to activity. Transcribed interviews were analyzed using deductive thematic coding of 5 themes identified from previous research (psychological distress, self-efficacy, locus of control, athletic identity, and fear of reinjury) and inductive secondary subthematic coding. Gender comparisons were generated within primary themes and secondary subthemes.

resultsAll deductive themes were consistently reinforced. Male and female participants reported fear of movement, loss of athletic identity, and motivational mindsets for return to sport and self-improvement. Males reported a stronger sense of internal locus of control using positive internal reinforcement, whereas females described balancing internal and external control and valuing external support systems. Male participants described mood changes influenced by physical and social limitations. Female participants closely monitored their emotions throughout recovery and were influenced by rehabilitation fluctuations.

conclusionsMale and female high school athletes described different psychological factors related to return to sport and locus of control as well as psychological distress. Gender-specific psychological interventions may be warranted to overcome psychological barriers after ACLR.

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FearQualitative ResearchAdolescentAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesAnterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionAthletesFemaleHumansMaleReturn to SportSelf EfficacySex CharacteristicsSex Factorsathletic trainingfemale athleteskneerehabilitation

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PMID32966569
PMCPMC7594607

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