Addressing fear-related barriers in ACL rehabilitation: Sports physiotherapists’ experiences and needs

Sports physiotherapists recognise fear as a normal part of rehabilitation, but face challenges in managing excessive fear. Strategies to address and handle fear are highly individualised, based on experience and athlete-specific needs. Further research should focus on developing training programmes for physiotherapists that address both psychological and physical aspects of rehabilitation, updating ACL guidelines accordingly, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration.