Abstract
Objectives: To describe feasibility, adherence, acceptability, and outcomes of a cognitive-behavioral-based physical therapy (CBPT-ACLR) intervention for improving postoperative recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Design: Pilot study. Setting: Academic medical center. Participants: Eight patients (mean age [SD] = 20.1 [2.6] years, 6 females) participated in a 7-session telephone-based CBPT-ACLR intervention beginning preoperatively and lasting 8 weeks after surgery. Main outcome measures: At 6 months, patients completed Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) sports/recreation and quality of life (QOL) subscales, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and Knee Self-Efficacy Scale (K-SES), return to sport (Subjective Patient Outcome for Return to Sports), and satisfaction. Minimal clinically important difference (MCID) was used for meaningful change. Results: Seven (88%) patients completed all sessions. Seven (88%) patients exceeded MCID on the TSK, 6 (75%) on the PCS, 5 (63%) on the KOOS sports/recreation subscale, 4 (50%) on the IKDC, and 3 (38%) on the KOOS QOL subscale. Three (38%) patients returned to their same sport at the same level of effort and performance. All patients were satisfied with their recovery. Conclusions: A CBPT-ACLR program is feasible and acceptable for addressing psychological risk factors after ACLR.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 82-90 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Physical Therapy in Sport |
Volume | 42 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2020 |
Keywords
- Anterior cruciate ligament
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Psychological adaptation
- Rehabilitation
- Return to sport
- Telemedicine
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine