Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in the Female Athlete.
From: Santa Monica Orthopaedic Sports Medicine/Research Foundation, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA. hollysilverspt@aol.com
British journal of sports medicine
- Publish Date: Aug 2007
- ISSN: 1473-0480
- Volume: 41 Suppl 1
- Issue:
- Pages: i52-9
- Medium: Internet
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Silvers Holly Jacinda, Mandelbaum Bert R, et al. Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in the Female Athlete.. Aug 2007;41 Suppl 1:i52-9
Abstract
The relationships of gender, age and training to the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury are pivotal to developing a comprehensive neuromuscular and proprioceptive training programme to decrease ACL injuries in female athletes. A prophylactic neuromuscular and proprioceptive training programme may have direct benefit in decreasing the number of ACL injuries in female athletes. This research foundation endorses further epidemiological and biomechanical studies to determine the exact mechanism of ACL injury and the most effective intervention for decreasing ACL injuries in this high-risk population.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Adolescent, Adult, Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Biomechanics, Female, Floors and Floorcoverings, Humans, Knee Injuries, Menstruation, Physical Education and Training, Risk Factors, Soccer, Sports Equipment, Weather
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