The Role of Psychological Readiness in Recovery from ACL Injury in Female Athletes

Authors

Samantha Meacock, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Abstract

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is common in sports, with female athletes facing a disproportionately higher risk in comparison to male athletes.¹ This susceptibility is the result of a complex relationship between various factors including anatomical, biomechanical, hormonal, neuromuscular, and environmental influences.² In addition, the unique challenges that females face with respect to sports, violence, body image, and family planning create additional stressors that may further contribute to an increased risk for injury.^3,4 Following ACL Reconstruction (ACLR) surgery, these gender discrepancies carry over into recovery as female athletes exhibit decreased rates of return to sport (RTS) compared to male athletes.^5,6

Recommended Citation

Meacock, Samantha (2024) "The Role of Psychological Readiness in Recovery from ACL Injury in Female Athletes," Bone Bulletin: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 8.
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/bone_bulletin/vol2/iss1/8