ACL recovery: muscle strength vs. mental readiness – which matters more?
NCT ID NCT07259083
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study followed 30 people who had ACL reconstruction surgery 1 to 4 years earlier. Researchers measured their leg muscle strength using a special machine and their mental readiness using a questionnaire. The goal was to see if there's a link between physical strength and psychological confidence when deciding to return to sports.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors create better guidelines for when it's safe and smart to return to sports after ACL surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 30 people. It looks for links, not causes, so it won't prove what works best for recovery.
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Kepler University Clinic, Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Linz, 4021, Austria