Awareness of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) knee injuries is increasing, yet prevention programs are still lacking. ACL injuries continue to have devastating consequences for athletes, especially ...

Background The appropriateness of neuromuscular training exercises across different age groups has not yet been investigated, particularly in younger children. Objective This study will determine ...

Background Despite evidence of its efficacy, ACL injury prevention programs have had limited success in convincing coaches to perform the recommended exercises. Objective We evaluate a coach education ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Female athletes are at a disadvantage when it comes to anterior cruciate ...

One injury every athlete dreads is an ACL tear because it ends their season and can be a long road to recovery after surgery. Intermountain TOSH certified athletic trainer Erin McFarlane says there ...

If you’re planning a winter ski trip, you have probably given plenty of thought to the warm clothes, the gear and the lodge. Now it’s time to plan for injury prevention. A common ski injury is a tear ...

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Lower extremity injuries make up 66% of all sports injuries, the knee being the most commonly injured joint. (Med Sci. Sports Exerc. 2002) The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments ...

As our society continues to become busier, we must take the time to prioritize our physical and mental health. Exercise can be an amazing outlet to address all aspects of wellness. Unfortunately, one ...

Southern Lehigh Senior Madelene McDonald is a star on the basketball court. But when she's playing, there's more on her mind than just scoring a basket. "It's a huge fear for me and for everyone else ...

Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament, aka the ACL, occur commonly in sports. However, research shows that female athletes suffer significantly more ACL injuries than their male counterparts.