Longitudinally Examining Barriers, Facilitators and Physical Function in Individuals Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
We are recruiting individuals to participate in a research study. Compensation for participation will be provided.
We are recruiting active individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Physically active individuals between the ages of 14-35 (currently or previously having participated in recreational or competitive athletics/activity)
- Recently (within 12 months) sustained a primary (first time) ACL injury and are planning on undergoing surgery
- Ability to understand and speak the English language in order to participate in interviews
This study aims to identify barriers before and after surgery in conjunction with other measures (i.e. strength, landing and jumping and balance) to help better understand the role psychological recovery plays in regaining function and return to sport.
You will be asked to complete 3 testing sessions occurring before surgery, at 3 months after surgery and upon your clearance to return to sport. The testing sessions will examine 4 major components related to return to sport and function following ACL Reconstruction. The test sessions will include tasks that examine neural activity, strength, perceived function and sport performance. If you qualify you may be asked to complete a second testing session.
If you are interested in learning more about what this study entails or about if you qualify, please email Julie Burland (information below).
This research is conducted under the direction of Dr. Lindsay DiStefano, an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Dr. Lindsey Lepley, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology.
Please contact the student investigator, Julie Burland, MS, ATC, CSCS (Julie.burland@uconn.edu) if you are interested in participating or have any questions.
This research study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol # H16-120.
For more information, contact: Julie Burland at julie.burland@uconn.edu