D1.P29 return-to-sport test outcomes and subsequent ACL re-injury risk in female athletes: A systematic review

Mallorie Barteau; Jacqueline Mills

doi:10.1080/02640414.2026.2670171

May 8, 2026Journal of Sports Sciences

D1.P29 return-to-sport test outcomes and subsequent ACL re-injury risk in female athletes: A systematic review

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This research aims to evaluate the relationship between return-to-sport test outcomes and the risk of subsequent ACL re-injury in female athletes.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature on ACL injuries in female athletes.
Analyzed data on return-to-sport tests and subsequent re-injury rates.
Included studies that report on re-injury risk after completing RTS protocols.
Identified a correlation between RTS test outcomes and ACL re-injury risk.
Found that certain RTS protocols may lower the risk of re-injury rates.
Highlighted the need for gender-specific guidelines in RTS assessment.

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Systematic review highlights return-to-sport outcomes and re-injury risks for female athletes after ACL injury.

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Introduction: Female athletes experience higher rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury than male athletes, yet evidence guiding return-to-sport (RTS) clearance after anterior cruciate lig...

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Barteau et al. (2026) studied this question.

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