Context: Many factors, including anatomy, neuromuscular control, hormonal regulation, and
genetics, are known to contribute to the noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury …

Background Biomechanical analyses suggest that the loss of neuromuscular control is
associated with noncontact anterior cruciate ligament sprains; however, previous research …

Multiple risk factors, both modifiable and non-modifiable, are known to manifest within the
noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury mechanism. 1 I will primarily address …

Growing evidence implicates several neuropsycho-logical factors in the mechanism of
noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprains. 1–6 Just before the joint loads is a short …

Prevention strategies have been developed based on existing knowledge in an attempt to
alter neuromuscular control and lower extremity biomechanics in order to reduce anterior …

This invited clinical commentary summarizes the current state of knowledge in the area of
prevention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. ACL injuries occur with a four to six …

An estimated 80,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears occur annually in the United
States. The highest incidence is in individuals 15 to 25 years old who participate in pivoting …

The relatively high risk of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture among female
athletes has been a major impetus for investigation into the etiology of this injury. A number …

Context: Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are immediately disabling and are
associated with long-term consequences, such as posttraumatic osteoarthritis. It is important …

Primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention programs effectively reduce ACL
injury risk in the short term. Despite these programs, ACL injury incidence is still high …