Table 2 Mean scores and standard deviations on the ACL-RSI* scale at each time point
Whole sample (n = 87)Returned to competition (n = 44)Not returned to competition (n = 43)
3 months55.73 (16.87)60.05 (16.53)51.32 (16.23)
6 months57.56 (17.83)63.18 (17.20)51.80 (16.78)
12 months65.40 (18.50)72.05 (16.25)58.61 (18.34)
  • *The minimum score is 0 and a maximum score is 100. A higher score indicates more positive feelings associated with returning to sport.