To evaluate the effect of graded exposure and mindfulness meditation after ACLR, the investigators will determine the effect of graded exposure and mindfulness meditation to 1) decrease self-reported injury-related fear and reinjury anxiety, and 2) improve lower extremity reaction time when compared to a waitlist control group.
Ages 14-35 years
Have self-reported levels of fear on the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia-11 and the Photographic Series of Sports Activities for ACLR
Injured their knee playing or training for sports (recreational or organized)
Have a history of unilateral ACLR
History of secondary ACL injury
Do not exhibit elevated injury-related fear
Concomitant surgeries at the time of ACL reconstruction
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Lead sponsor
National Athletic Trainers' Association Research & Education Foundation (NATA Foundation)
Collaborator