The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), prevents excessive motion of the knee joint and is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. ACL Tear An ACL tear is most common during sports and about 80% of ACL tears occur without contact with another athlete. The most typical story is an athlete suddenly changes direction [...]
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ACL Injuries More Common In Female Athletes
November 21, 2011 – 4:01 pm
One of the biggest nightmares of an athlete is injuring their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). An ACL injury can sideline them for the remainder of the season, and possibly interfere with their preparedness for the following season. An ACL injury is most commonly a tear in one of the ligaments if the knee that connects [...]
