WOMEN’S REHABILITATION FOLLOWING ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION - WHAT FACTORS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED? A CONCEPT MAPPING APPROACH

Introduction: Following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and/or reconstruction (ACLR), women experience worse short- and long-term outcomes than men, including more pain, worse quality of life, and difficulty returning to sport/activity. Methods: In this concept mapping study, we used an online platform to collect and analyse data from participants in response to the focus prompt: “What factors should be addressed in ACL rehabilitation for women (18–45 years)?”. Participants were directed to consider what could promote physical activity and sports participation, quality of life, and knee confidence while reducing symptoms and re-injury.