Prevention Methods to Reduce Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are more common among female athletes with 16% of them experiencing ACL injuries during their careers. These injuries can cause physical and mental stress for athletes and can potentially derail their careers. Despite various prevention strategies, no consensus exists on the most effective intervention. Therefore, gaining knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the ACL is essential in finding effective intervention methods for preventing ACL injuries. This review examines four major prevention methods to reduce ACL injury risk, which include stabilizing the trunk during landing, preventing the medial movement of the knees, using the correct lower muscles for absorption, and using all the lower extremities equally. Studies show that implementing these techniques lowers the ACL tear rates. In addition to these techniques, future studies should also explore new methods to enhance injury prevention and improve athletic performance.