Association between knee function and kinesiophobia 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

  • Isaji Y
  • Yamada T
  • Oka T
  • et al.
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Abstract

[Purpose] Kinesiophobia after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has been identified as an inhibitor of return to sports. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between kinesiophobia and knee function 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction when the patient intends to return to sports. [Participants and Methods] A total of 66 patients who underwent primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (mean age 17.3 ± 2.6 years, 17 males and 49 females, Tegner activity score ≥7) were included in the study. The 11-item version of Tampa scale of kinesiophobia was used to evaluate kinesiophobia 6 months postoperatively. Knee function was evaluated with knee extension muscle strength, tibial anterior displacement, heel buttock distance, heel height difference, anterior knee pain score, and single-leg hop test. The relationship between Tampa scale of kinesiophobia, patient characteristics, and knee function was investigated. [Results] A low Anterior knee pain score and low single-leg hop test, male gender, and age were significant factors associated with kinesiophobia. [Conclusion] Kinesiophobia was associated with a low anterior knee pain score and low single-leg hop test 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Patients with a low single-leg hop test score or severe pain may need rehabilitation to reduce kinesiophobia.

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Isaji, Y., Yamada, T., Oka, T., Mori, K., & Aoyama, N. (2023). Association between knee function and kinesiophobia 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 35(2), 128–132. https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.35.128

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