Evaluation of a prospective interdisciplinary assessment of return to play in male professional rugby union following lower-limb injury: A pilot study
The return-to-play process is multifactorial, requiring input from multiple disciplines for rehabilitation. This pilot study used a prospective interdisciplinary approach to assess male professional Rugby Union players' (n = 7) rehabilitation following a non-contact lower-limb injury. Kinetic...
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| description | The return-to-play process is multifactorial, requiring input from multiple disciplines for rehabilitation. This pilot study used a prospective interdisciplinary approach to assess male professional Rugby Union players' (n = 7) rehabilitation following a non-contact lower-limb injury. Kinetic and self-efficacy assessments were conducted across three rehabilitation phases (acute, middle, late). Biomechanical changes (p < 0.05) were observed across all phases; alongside self-efficacy increases. Moderate-to-strong positive relationships (r = 0.77–0.80) were found between kinetic and self-efficacy changes. Practitioners should incorporate both measures throughout rehabilitation, as each offers distinct insights into recovery despite their high correlation. An interdisciplinary approach ensures a comprehensive assessment, enhancing players’ rehabilitation outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ac4b0e49929a4dad85ca0336138dc7472025-08-20T04:00:55ZengElsevierJSAMS Plus2772-69672025-12-01610011510.1016/j.jsampl.2025.100115Evaluation of a prospective interdisciplinary assessment of return to play in male professional rugby union following lower-limb injury: A pilot studyMolly F. McCarthy-Ryan0Stephen D. Mellalieu1Holly S.R. Jones2Adam Bruton3Isabel S. Moore4Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK; Corresponding author. Cardiff School of Sport and Health sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff, CF23 6XD, UK.Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UKCardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UKCollege of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, London, UKCardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UKThe return-to-play process is multifactorial, requiring input from multiple disciplines for rehabilitation. This pilot study used a prospective interdisciplinary approach to assess male professional Rugby Union players' (n = 7) rehabilitation following a non-contact lower-limb injury. Kinetic and self-efficacy assessments were conducted across three rehabilitation phases (acute, middle, late). Biomechanical changes (p < 0.05) were observed across all phases; alongside self-efficacy increases. Moderate-to-strong positive relationships (r = 0.77–0.80) were found between kinetic and self-efficacy changes. Practitioners should incorporate both measures throughout rehabilitation, as each offers distinct insights into recovery despite their high correlation. An interdisciplinary approach ensures a comprehensive assessment, enhancing players’ rehabilitation outcomes.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772696725000298Lower-limb functional rehabilitation pathwayTeam sportInjury and preventionBiomechanicsPsychology |
| spellingShingle | Molly F. McCarthy-Ryan Stephen D. Mellalieu Holly S.R. Jones Adam Bruton Isabel S. Moore Evaluation of a prospective interdisciplinary assessment of return to play in male professional rugby union following lower-limb injury: A pilot study JSAMS Plus Lower-limb functional rehabilitation pathway Team sport Injury and prevention Biomechanics Psychology |
| title | Evaluation of a prospective interdisciplinary assessment of return to play in male professional rugby union following lower-limb injury: A pilot study |
| title_full | Evaluation of a prospective interdisciplinary assessment of return to play in male professional rugby union following lower-limb injury: A pilot study |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of a prospective interdisciplinary assessment of return to play in male professional rugby union following lower-limb injury: A pilot study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of a prospective interdisciplinary assessment of return to play in male professional rugby union following lower-limb injury: A pilot study |
| title_short | Evaluation of a prospective interdisciplinary assessment of return to play in male professional rugby union following lower-limb injury: A pilot study |
| title_sort | evaluation of a prospective interdisciplinary assessment of return to play in male professional rugby union following lower limb injury a pilot study |
| topic | Lower-limb functional rehabilitation pathway Team sport Injury and prevention Biomechanics Psychology |
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