Examining the Relationship Between Neuroplasticity and Learned Helplessness After ACLR: Early Versus Late Recovery

Altered neural signaling is known to have a direct impact on psychological wellness. Therefore, disruptions in neural signaling after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction may influence psychological dysfunction, in some cases manifesting as learned helplessness. Helplessness is a psychological paradigm that presents as altered neuromuscular control, reduced motivation, and psychological deficits.The authors sought to evaluate the...