We’re constantly learning new information regarding ACL injuries and sports participation. This common sports injury requires extensive rehabilitation, handwork and commitment. And there is always the fear of tearing the ACL again for athletes that gotten back out on the court or field. While every case is specific for each athlete and injury, new information about ACL reconstruction surgery… Read more »
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Celebrate Super Bowl 50 and Check Out These Findings on Return to Play after ACL Injuries in Football
With the Super Bowl right around the corner, there is a lot of excitement and preparation for coaches, players and even their fans. This year, the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos will compete for the Vince Lombardi trophy at Super Bowl 50 on February 7th. Super Bowl Sunday has become an unofficial holiday in America… Read more »
Facts About ACL Injury Including Possible Risks of Delaying ACL Surgery
The anterior cruciate ligament or ACL is one of 4 primary ligaments located in your knee. It works to attach the tibia to the femur. ACL injuries are one of the most common knee injuries for athletes involved in sports like soccer, football and basketball. ACL tears may occur when the knee is twisted, bent, pulled backwards or… Read more »
ACL Injuries in Non-Contact Sports
Over 100,000 ACL injuries occur every year in the United States. ACL injuries in non-contact sports account for 70 percent of all ACL injuries. Non-contact sports such as basketball, tennis, ice skating, and golfing have the potential to cause serious ACL injuries. For example, a basketball player dribbling down the court comes to a sudden stop…. Read more »
Dancing and ACL Tear
Why do dancers (ballet and modern) have a lower incidence of ACL injury compared to other athletes? A great study conducted at the Harkness Center for Dance injuries in New York City in conjunction with the Langone Medical Center Hospital for Joint Diseases looked at the biomechanics of landing from a jump between the two… Read more »
Knee Function and Quality of Life after Bilateral ACL Injuries
The ACL injury is very common in certain sports such as soccer, football, and basketball. The data has revealed that 14 percent of patients with a unilateral ACL injury will go on to develop an ACL injury to the other leg. There is an incidence of 32 to 70 ACL injuries per 100,000 people per… Read more »
ACL Injuries More Common Among Girls
Sports injury prevention programs are an important way to keep kids physically active and injury free. According to University of Connecticut researcher Dr. Lindsay DiStefano, middle school is an ideal time to implement a sports injury prevention program. Research suggests that improving neuromuscular coordination and control is at the heart of reducing ACL injuries by… Read more »
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