Neurocognitive Challenges During Drop Vertical Jumps Increase Sensitivity to Differentiate Atypical Landing Mechanics and Jump Height in Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

The greater between-group differences in landing mechanics and jump height when adding secondary cognitive tasks to a DVJ indicate a need to provide neurocognitive challenges in rehabilitation and return-to-sport screening as a first step toward improved rehabilitation outcomes and more ecologically valid testing.