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Psychological readiness during ACL reconstruction rehabilitation is a dynamic, evolving process shaped by physical progress, emotional responses, social and professional support systems, and interactions with physiotherapists. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To explore how patients navigate psychological barriers during recovery after ACL reconstruction and how interactions with physiotherapists shape their psychological readiness.

September 2, 2026International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyOpen Access

Patients’ Mental Barriers in Rehabilitation after ACL Reconstruction: A Qualitative Interview Study

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IMIngunn Fleten Mo NMNicky van Melick THTrine Hysing‐Dahl

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Qualitative interview study reveals dynamic psychological barriers in ACL reconstruction patients, highlighting the value of physiotherapist support for mental recovery.

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To explore how patients navigate psychological barriers during recovery after ACL reconstruction and how interactions with physiotherapists shape their psychological readiness.
Recruited 9 patients (5 women, 4 men; aged 19–45 years) from Norway and the Netherlands at 5–9 months post-ACLR for individual semi-structured interviews.
Analyzed qualitative interview transcripts using systematic text condensation.
Identified three major themes: 'The Mental Landscape of Rehabilitation', 'Pillars of Support', and 'Lessons Learned Along the Way'.
Psychological readiness manifested as an evolving, non-linear process influenced by physical milestones, emotional setbacks, and social environments.
Physiotherapists played a pivotal role in mitigating fear and building trust, while patients cultivated personal coping strategies and resilience.

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Mo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a97e29ec562ede874ec6daa https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.167447

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September 2, 2026International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyOpen Access

Patients’ Mental Barriers in Rehabilitation after ACL Reconstruction: A Qualitative Interview Study

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Authors

IMIngunn Fleten Mo NMNicky van Melick THTrine Hysing‐Dahl

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Overview

Qualitative interview study reveals dynamic psychological barriers in ACL reconstruction patients, highlighting the value of physiotherapist support for mental recovery.

Key Points

To explore how patients navigate psychological barriers during recovery after ACL reconstruction and how interactions with physiotherapists shape their psychological readiness.
Recruited 9 patients (5 women, 4 men; aged 19–45 years) from Norway and the Netherlands at 5–9 months post-ACLR for individual semi-structured interviews.
Analyzed qualitative interview transcripts using systematic text condensation.
Identified three major themes: 'The Mental Landscape of Rehabilitation', 'Pillars of Support', and 'Lessons Learned Along the Way'.
Psychological readiness manifested as an evolving, non-linear process influenced by physical milestones, emotional setbacks, and social environments.
Physiotherapists played a pivotal role in mitigating fear and building trust, while patients cultivated personal coping strategies and resilience.

Cite This Study

Mo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a97e29ec562ede874ec6daa https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.167447

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