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This study aims to compare neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and biomechanical characteristics of individuals with high and low kinesiophobia during their return to sport after ACL reconstruction.

April 3, 2026International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyOpen Access

An Examination of the Relationship Between Fear of Reinjury and Neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal, and Biomechanical Characteristics at the Time of Return to Sport following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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ALAlessa Rae LennonAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist MFMallory FahertyOhioHealth CKCarolyn KilleleaDuke University

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Cross-sectional study compares neuromuscular and biomechanical traits at return to sport in individuals with differing kinesiophobia levels, suggesting implications for rehabilitation.

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This study aims to compare neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and biomechanical characteristics of individuals with high and low kinesiophobia during their return to sport after ACL reconstruction.
Participants were recruited within two months of RTS clearance from one academic institution.
Kinesiophobia was measured using the TSK-11 questionnaire.
Lower extremity strength was evaluated through isometric and isokinetic testing.
Dynamic postural stability was evaluated via a jump landing task.
Statistical comparisons were made using t-tests and Mann-Whitney U tests.
Significant differences were found between high and low TSK-11 groups in weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion lunge (p = 0.011).
A significant difference was also observed in knee valgus angle during the single leg stop jump (p = 0.007).
No other significant differences were noted between the high and low kinesiophobia groups.

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Lennon et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5f645a333a821460e84d https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.158524

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Cross-sectional study compares neuromuscular and biomechanical traits at return to sport in individuals with differing kinesiophobia levels, suggesting implications for rehabilitation.

An Examination of the Relationship Between Fear of Reinjury and Neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal, and Biomechanical Characteristics at the Time of Return to Sport following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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An Examination of the Relationship Between Fear of Reinjury and Neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal, and Biomechanical Characteristics at the Time of Return to Sport following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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