“The right advice”: A qualitative study examining enablers and barriers to recreational running following knee surgery

Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Enablers to running participation following surgery include positive health professional support, effective load management, and consistent strength training – “If I hadn’t had that access to rehab, that [returning to running] would’ve been an extremely difficult process.” The psychosocial benefits of running, including improved mental health and social connection, were the most common motivators to run – “I do believe that being able to run…makes everything else in life easier…