Sep 6, 2023
Grit is the disposition to strive for
long-term goals despite setbacks and challenges. Given the lengthy,
arduous process of rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament
reconstruction (ACLR), an athlete's grit may predict postoperative
outcomes across time.
In conclusion, athletes with higher baseline
grit reported superior postoperative physical function and activity
level over the course of 1 year after ACLR compared with less
gritty athletes. Grit may be a useful measure in predicting success
in regaining physical function across time after ACLR in adolescent
athletes.
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