This study is looking at a new way to help young people recover after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery. It's called Rehabilitation with Exercise and Psychological Support (REPS). Researchers want to see if adding psychological support to exercise helps people recover better. You would be in one of two groups: one where physical therapists have special training to offer emotional support, and another where they don't. Both groups will do similar exercises and watch short videos. The study will measure your knee function and how you feel about returning to sports at different times after surgery. You could join if you are 15-21 years old, active in sports, and plan to return to sports that involve cutting, jumping, or pivoting.

Study design

This is a pilot randomized controlled trial with 60 participants. You would be assigned to one of two groups, and you wouldn't know which group you are in until the study ends.

What's involved

You would have study visits before surgery, right before your first rehabilitation visit after surgery, and then at 3 and 6 months post-surgery. You would also participate in rehabilitation exercises and watch training videos.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your progress will be followed for 6 months after your surgery.

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