- Poor running, cutting, and landing mechanics
- Greater overall joint laxity
- Biomechanical diferences such as a wider pelvis and increased valgus
My next blog will talk about the prevention program and how to reduce the risk for an ACL Injury.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Current ACL Research
The most "at risk" sports tend to involve jumping, pivoting, and cutting such as soccer, basketball, football, and volleyball. According to the American Journal of Sports Medicine, girls soccer and basketball players undergo the greatest number of knee surguries every year. Some of the reasons why females are at such a higher risk for injury.
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