Tag: ACL
There is no difference structurally between the ACL of both men and women. But, there are differences in their laxity, commonly known as stretchiness, which is impacted by individual …
ACL injuries affect as many as 250,000 Americans each year. These injuries are more common among teen athletes, especially females, and the rates are on the rise as the …
Young females are at a 2 to 6 times increased risk of non-contact ACL injury compared to males. This happens because after puberty, as their body size increases, girls …
The rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction is long, grueling, and often harder than the actual surgery itself. Clearance for sports participation can be expected about 6-9 months after surgery. Improvement …
There is a lot we do not understand about ACL injury. In a systematic review by Paterno et al, for reasons not well understood, females that previously underwent ACL …
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments in your knee. Ligaments connect your bones and enable you to stretch and flex your joints. The …