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Teenage girls are most likely to tear their ACLs. Parents say more must be done to protect them
Sports fans hear often about high-profile athletes like U.S. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn tearing their ACLs, and many ACL injuries are chalked up to bad luck or a part of sports that will continue to happen at all competitive levels. Still, high school-age female athletes suffer these injuries at much higher rates than their male counterparts - up to eight times more likely, one study says - and adults, most often in noncontact situations in sports that require fast changes in direction, researchers say.
Source: AP News
Meniscal preservation may improve ACL reconstruction outcomes in concurrent meniscal tears
In patients undergoing primary ACL reconstruction with a meniscal tear, partial meniscectomy may increase the risk for revision ACL surgery and conversion to total knee arthroplasty, according to results
Source: Healio
Quadriceps tendon ACL reconstruction may provide success in high-demand athletes
Quadriceps tendon autograft has emerged as an excellent option for ACL reconstruction, particularly for active patients seeking to return to high-demand sports.
Source: Healio
5 Joint Mobility Exercises to Improve Flexibility and Function
Flexibility is the ability of your joints to move through their full range of motion without pain or stiffness. It also refers to the pliability of the muscles that support the joints. Flexible muscles and tendons allow for a greater range of motion during activities.
Source: healthline
The next great performance booster for athletes? Sleep
Exercise has long been associated with better sleep and it seems reasonable to assume most elite athletes are good sleepers - after all, their job is to exercise and recover. However, many athletes fail to clear the bar when it comes to getting enough sleep.
Source: Medical Xpress
