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This study investigates athletes' experiences and strategies for returning to sport after a second anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, focusing on their transition from rehabilitation.

March 5, 2026Physical Therapy in SportOpen Access

From setback to comeback: key insights for a successful return to sport after a second anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a qualitative study

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TGTimmy GustafssonLinköping University AHAnna HermansenLinköping University AFAnne FältströmRegion Jönköpings län

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Qualitative study explores experiences and strategies for successful return to sport after second ACL reconstruction, indicating the importance of collaboration and injury prevention.

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This study investigates athletes' experiences and strategies for returning to sport after a second anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, focusing on their transition from rehabilitation.
Qualitative descriptive study involving sixteen athletes (8 females, aged 18-30) with a history of second ACL reconstruction.
Conducted individual semi-structured interviews to capture athletes' experiences and thoughts during the final rehabilitation phase.
Applied conventional content analysis to identify categories related to the return to sport and reinjury prevention.
Athletes emphasized the importance of a structured progression and sport-specific training for safe reintegration.
Fluctuating confidence and fear of reinjury were common, highlighting the need for psychological readiness.
Collaboration with physiotherapists and coaches fostered a supportive environment for return to sport.

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Gustafsson et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91cf1d6127c7a504bfc3e https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2026.101905

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Qualitative study explores experiences and strategies for successful return to sport after second ACL reconstruction, indicating the importance of collaboration and injury prevention.

From setback to comeback: key insights for a successful return to sport after a second anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a qualitative study

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From setback to comeback: key insights for a successful return to sport after a second anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a qualitative study

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