This title is aimed at chiropractors, physiotherapists and other sports medicine professionals. It presents the latest research on Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries of the knee. These injuries occur primarily in young, healthy individuals, most commonly as a result of sudden changes in direction or speed during physical activity. Readers are provided with a clear overview of the problem on an international scale. It examines the results of various prevention strategies for ACL injuries and provides techniques for reducing injury risk. It addresses the interplay between biomechanical and neuromuscular risk factors, as well as future research needed to better understand and control the incidence of ACL injury.

• Author: Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• ISBN: 9780736065351