ACL RUPTURES

What is it? 

• a complete tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, the ligament that runs between the tibia (shin bone) and the femur (thigh bone) providing key support inside the knee joint

How's it happen? 

• a direct blow when the foot is planted and the lower leg is rotated (like on a stop & cut maneuver)
• improper deceleration from a sprint
• improper landing off of a jump

What do you do about it?

• surgical ligament reconstruction from existing healthy hamstring tendon, patellar tendon, or cadaver ligament
• treatment, rehabilitation for 4-8 months, and an intense return to activity functional program (focused on dynamic balance activities, correct deceleration mechanics, correct jump landing mechanics, strengthening of hamstrings, and recruitment of hamstrings)
• supportive knee brace during activity
• go here to learn about the Washington University Women's Soccer Team's success in prevention of ACL tears

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