Most ACL injuries do not result from direct contact. 70% of ACL injuries
are noncontact injuries that can be prevented to some degree. Activities that
appear to be associated with significant risk include decelerating and pivoting,
awkward landings, and “out of control” play. Other potential risk
factors associated with noncontact injuries include shoe surface interactions,
ligamentous laxity, muscle strength, skill level, and neuromuscular control.
Recent studies show a change in training techniques can decrease ACL injury
rate. Changes include substituting an accelerated rounded turn off a bent
knee for the pivot and cut, landing on a bent knee instead of landing on a
straight knee, and a three step stop with the knee bent instead of a one-step
stop with the knee hyperextended. Also, athletes who participated in a proprioceptive
program using a series of balance boards 20 minutes a day beginning 30 days
before the beginning of the season lowered the incidence of ACL injuries.
Two recent programs, the PEP program and Cincinnati Sportsmetrics program,
incorporate a plyometrics program lasting 30 minutes per session that is comprised
of jumping and hopping drills to improve strength, proprioception, and balance.
These programs have dramatically reduced the incidence of noncontact ACL injuries.
For more information on ACL prevention programs you may contact us at 512-301-9922
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