TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluation of a prospective interdisciplinary assessment of return to play in male professional rugby union following lower-limb injury
T2 - A pilot study
AU - McCarthy-Ryan, Molly F.
AU - Mellalieu, Stephen D.
AU - Jones, Holly S.R.
AU - Bruton, Adam
AU - Moore, Isabel S.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2025
PY - 2025/8/11
Y1 - 2025/8/11
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Biomechanics
KW - Injury and prevention
KW - Lower-limb functional rehabilitation pathway
KW - Psychology
KW - Team sport
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105012919341
U2 - 10.1016/j.jsampl.2025.100115
DO - 10.1016/j.jsampl.2025.100115
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:105012919341
SN - 2772-6967
VL - 6
JO - JSAMS Plus
JF - JSAMS Plus
M1 - 100115
ER -