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Yet clinical assessments at this milestone often rely on unidimensional metrics such as hop distance or limb symmetry indices (LSI), which fail to capture the complexity of functional readiness. This gap between apparent recovery and underlying neuromechanical deficits may contribute to persistently high re\u2010injury rates, even in athletes who meet conventional return to sport criteria. The MERItest\n                      <jats:sup>TM<\/jats:sup>\n                      is presented as a structured, multidimensional evaluation framework designed to enhance clinical reasoning at the 6\u2010month follow\u2010up. Rather than introducing new isolated tests, it integrates three complementary domains: monoarticular isometric strength testing, three\u2010dimensional biomechanical analysis of functional tasks (jumping, hopping and running), and psychological readiness assessment using the anterior cruciate ligament\u2010return to sport after injury (ACL\u2010RSI) questionnaire, into a unified interpretive model. The isometric component quantifies contractile capacity of key muscle groups, the three\u2010dimensional biomechanical analysis captures movement strategies and intersegmental coordination under dynamic loading, and the psychological assessment contextualises motor behaviour through confidence and risk appraisal. By examining not only how much force an athlete produces, but how movement is organised and experienced, the framework enables identification of residual deficits and compensatory strategies often overlooked by performance\u2010based testing alone. The MERItest\n                      <jats:sup>TM<\/jats:sup>\n                      proposes a shift from checklist\u2010driven clearance decisions toward multidimensional profiling and individualised interpretation of recovery patterns, thereby supporting more informed clinical reasoning. Its design balances biomechanical rigour with clinical feasibility, supporting integration in both research and specialised clinical environments. 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