Americans tear their Anterior Cruciate Ligaments (ACL) each year, myself included. Female athletes are eight times more susceptible to tear their ACL as a result of physiological and anatomic differences. Building up specific muscles around the knee can diminish the amount of strain on the knee. Therefore, female athletes should participate in strength programs to target reducing the risk of a life changing injury. The ACL is the most commonly injured of the four ligaments found
main ligaments within the knee. Those ligaments are called medial collateral (mcl), lateral collateral (lcl), anterior cruciate (acl) and posterior cruciate (pcl). The anterior cruciate ligament (acl) is in the middle of the knee and prevents the shin from sliding. An anterior cruciate ligament tear is the most common harmed ligament, undergoing an estimate of 200,000 happenings yearly. Typically individuals who play sports such as football, basketball, skiing or soccer experience this injury. Studies
biggest mysteries about ACL tears is the difference between the number of injuries seen in women and men. Women tend to tear there ACL far more frequently then men. While not everyone agrees that gender itself is the source of the problem, evidence is growing that females are learning too late that participating in sports can also become the first step to ruining an active lifestyle. In spite of this the rate of ACL injury is almost equal through all levels of sports, from beginner, to recreational
a season-ending knee injury. Brady had sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear as well as a medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear. Brady then had a decision to make. Did he want surgery, or did he want to rehab his knee and have a slow recovery and have the possibility of being out for more than one season? The ACL does not heal itself when completely torn, and therefore, surgical reconstruction of the ligament is the usual treatment. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the
This literature review is to examine just how females are more susceptible to knee injuries, especially having to do with the anterior cruciate ligament. Knee injuries are always prevalent in injuries. Through studies and research, it has been discovered that these types of knee injuries occur more frequently in females, especially an anterior cruciate ligament injury. In order to understand some of the biological reasons as to why the ACL is more commonly injured in females, one must take an in-depth
ACL Injuries in Athletes The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) attaches the femur, which is the thighbone, and the tibia, which is the shin, together (northstar). A torn ACL is one of the most excruciating experiences in an athlete’s life. It is the first thing that comes to mind when they hurt their knee on the field; for many it is their greatest fear. A torn ACL can sometimes mean the end of an athlete’s career. It can mean losing the chance to get that scholarship for young athletes, and it
always account for injuries that occur such as ligament tears and brain, neck, and spinal injuries, all of which can produce short and long term effects on a player’s life. Traumatic injuries seem to occur a lot in the sport of football. Knee injuries seem to be one of the most occurring traumatic injuries in football (Become an Advocate for Sports Safety). The main types of traumatic knee injuries are: tearing/spraining of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial
Injuries are a huge part in professional sports. When playing a professional sport athletes do not always take into consideration that their bodies are vulnerable to injuries. One of the leading injuries that can end athlete’s career is concussion. According Kia Boriboon author of the article “Concussion Management In Football: Don 't Shake It Off” concussion occurs when the brain repeatedly collides with the skull. Concussions are serious and cannot be taken lightly they are detrimental to a person’s
Ms. Morgan sustained an injury to her left knee which is second degree ACL sprain one year ago. After receiving treatment for the two months’ client is presenting with muscle atrophy and functional anterior pelvic tilt. 1) Describe the ligament (ie: location & purpose) involved in this injury and the mechanism of injury that can compromise this ligament - ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a band of dense connective tissue which courses from the femur
Sports Related Knee Injuries Sports have been around for a very long time. The Maya used to play a game with a rubber ball similar to basketball. The nobility in the medieval era played a primitive form of tennis. Most civilizations have had a sport of some kind. Sports are a way for us to get exercise and expend energy. However, in modern society, sports have become much more competitive and more popular. There are now numerous professional sports leagues and every year, millions of people go
B. Significance The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four major ligaments of the knee joint: anterior (front) cruciate ligament, posterior (back) cruciate ligament (PCL), medial (inside) collateral ligament (MCL), and lateral (outside) collateral ligament (LCL). The ACL primarily works to coordinate function, promote overall stability of the knee, and prevent any unnecessary forward movement of the tibia. Many studies have attempted to determine why the ACL is associated with a high incidence
tendons.  Rotator cuff tears are generally categorized as a chronic injury because it takes repetitive wear and tear on the muscles for it to finally inflict pain on the body. Chronic injuries are simply when the pain gradually continues over a long period of time. On the contrary, acute pain is when something happens suddenly and the pain is much more sharp than compared to the dull and long lasting pain of a chronic injury. (Source 3) In sports the biggest reason why an athlete would tear or
stretching, it’s has been showed as a successful means to increase range of movement (ROM) about the joint and is normally to decrease muscle soreness, reduce or prevent the danger of harm coming about because of tight musculature, and rehabilitation after injury [1]. The skipping requires the coordination of several muscle groups to sustain the precisely timed and rhythmic movement that are integral to the exercise. While doing a skipping the muscle at upper body, core and lower body are responding. The
teams has also seen an increase of 61.4% (4). With this positive increase in the amount of females competing in sport, not only at the college level but at the high school and youth level, there has also been a positive increase in the amount of injuries sustained
should deal with athletes to overcome their situation and be there for them. Throughout my time as an athletic training student, I always liked to observe my preceptors on how they deal with athletics that are having psychological distress after injuries, and how as an athletic trainer I should handle these situations in a professional manner. There is one situation in particular that occurred during the King’s College football season that I would like to discuss. During the beginning of the season
According to Saliba (43) Common Football injuries is an injury that is mainly caused by illegal tackling. Football has the highest risk of injury compared to other sports. Tackling, blacking, and other physical interactions between players can result in contusions, concussions, and other common injuries. Some football injuries are, broken neck, brain damage and dislocated shoulder. Common football injuries are extremely dangerous and can lead to death, such as sprained ankles, dislocated shoulders
basketball career. Not long after my injury, I consulted a doctor. After getting an x-ray and an MRI, the doctor informed me that I had completely torn my ACL and would need to have surgery. An ACL tear can be a very devastating injury. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments within the knee. The ACL is one of the most commonly injured ligaments, injured by an estimated 200,000 patients each year. Of the 200,000 annual ACL injuries, surgery is performed in approximately
player, Lindsey Robinson tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) from a soccer game. Interestingly, she was not the only one in her team who injured her ACL, but also several of her teammates have torn the same ligament as well during the soccer season. Lephart (2002) found that women involved in physical activity are more susceptible to acquire the ACL injuries than men who are involved in the same physical activity (as cited in Ogden, 2002). According to “ACL Injury Prevention” (2004), the numbers
Knee Ligament Injury Your knees are mobile joints that allow you to walk, climb, sit, and kneel. Ligaments stabilize your knee joints for these movements. When you injure a ligament, it may feel as though your knee won’t even hold you up. Fortunately, you and your healthcare team can work together to return you to an active lifestyles. Two ligaments in the knees are most likely to be injured. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is in the center of the knee. It is often injured by a twisting motion
Ligaments are tough, non-stretchable fibers that hold bones together. Damage to cruciate ligaments, which crisscross the knee to give it stability, is one of the most common sports injuries. The “tear” occurs from changing direction rapidly, slowing down from running, or landing from a jump improperly. The A.C.L tear is one injury that worries athletes in all sports at all levels because of its devastating effects. People ages 15-25 that participate in basketball and other sports that require pivoting