Stress Response to Virtual Risky Movement Exposure and Kinesiophobia After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery

Stress Response to Virtual Exposure to Risky Movements After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rehabilitation and Its Relationship With Kinesiophobia

In this study, patients who have completed their rehabilitation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery will be examined with physiological stress response test while being exposed to risky athletic movements via virtual reality headsets. In the next, step patients' functional performance tests will be examined and their relation with stress responses will be examined.

Inclusion Criteria for Study Group:

• 18 years or older
• Male gender
• Having history of isolated unilateral ACL reconstruction surgery
• Physician clearance for unrestricted physical activity after having at least 6-months of rehabilitation following surgery
• Willing to return to sports that require cutting and landing motions
• Not having any sports injuries past three months
• Not having any previous orthopaedic surgery other than ACL reconstruction surgery

Inclusion Criteria for Control Group:

• 18 years or older
• Male gender
• Playing sports that require cutting and landing motions
• Physician clearance for unrestricted physical activity
• Not having any sports injuries past three months
• Not having any previous orthopaedic surgery

Exclusion Criteria for Study Group:

• Having a reinjury during rehabilitation
• Having multiple ligament injuries before the surgery
• Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis
• Diagnosed with knee cartilage injury
• Diagnosed with meniscus tear

Exclusion Criteria for Control Group:

• Diagnosed with ACL injury
• Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis
• Diagnosed with knee cartilage injury
• Diagnosed with meniscus tear