Advanced scores · ACL/Ligament

ACL Return to Sport after Injury Scale (ACL-RSI)

Psychological readiness measure assessing emotions, confidence, and risk appraisal related to returning to sport after ACL injury.

  • 12 questions
  • 3-5 min
  • Score 0 to 100, higher is better
  • Well Validated
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About the ACL-RSI

Who it is for

Athletes recovering from ACL injury/reconstruction who are considering or attempting return to sport.

What it measures

Psychological factors influencing return to sport: emotions about playing, confidence in knee performance, and assessment of re-injury risk.

Sections

  • Emotions (5 items)
  • Confidence in Performance (5 items)
  • Risk Appraisal (2 items)

Reading your score

0-100 scale, higher = greater psychological readiness. Scores <56 associated with lower RTS rates.

Important. These questionnaires are provided for education and self-tracking. A score is not a diagnosis and does not replace advice from a doctor or physiotherapist. Seek urgent care for a knee that is hot, red and swollen, follows a significant injury, or will not bear weight.