DID YOU KNOW?...
- There are an average of
200,000 ACL injuries per
year in the United States. 1
- Women athletes are up
to 8-times more likely to
sustain a non-contact
ACL injury than males.1-6
- Athletes who are between
16-18 years of age are
most susceptible to an
ACL injury.1
- After surgical repair of
the ACL, an athlete may
take 6 months to a year
before they are able to
return to their sport.
- ACL Injury Prevention
Programs can decrease
injury rate by 60-90%.1
References 1-6
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Join us for an in-depth active presentation on “ACL injuries in the female athlete”.
TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED:
- Why the Program was Developed.
- Who is at Risk.
- What are the Risk Factors.
- What the Latest Research Tells Us.
- What Can be Done to Prevent a Season Ending Injury.
WHAT IS THE ACL?
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the four
major knee ligaments that are critical to the stability
of the knee joint. Patients who tear their ACL often
 have an unstable knee joint which prevents them from participating
in sports and can result in additional damage to other areas
within the knee. 80% of ACL tears occur through non-contact
mechanisms such as pivoting, cutting and decelerating
during landing. 1
EXCEL’S ACL INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM
In response to the increase in ACL injuries in female athletes,
EXCEL has developed the ACL Injury Prevention Program.
Although we cannot change human anatomy, we can affect
the way an athlete moves and functions. Prevention Programs
have been successful in decreasing the occurrence of
ACL injuries by 60-90%.1-6 The primary focus of these programs
have been on altering movement patterns, improving faulty
biomechanics, and strengthening weak muscles.
Components of a successful program to prevent ACL injury
include plyometrics, alteration of biomechanics, lower extremity
and core strengthening, balance training and improvements
in flexibility. However, the most important aspect of the program
is the careful evaluation of technique and instruction on proper form.
EXCEL’s ACL Injury Prevention Program incorporates all of these
components under the supervision and guidance by our team
of experienced physical therapists. Upon completion of the program,
athletes will gain a clear understanding of injury avoidance strategies
which can ultimately lower their risk of ACL injury.
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