ACL Injury Prevention

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the main stabilizing ligaments in the knee. Although injury to this ligament is relatively uncommon in the general population, studies show that 70 percent of ACL injuries occur while participating in sports.

The average age of persons sustaining ACL injuries ranges from 15-45. Within this age group it is estimated that 20 percent of ACL injuries occur in female athletes who participate in either soccer or basketball.

The goal of the ACL Prevention Program offered by SMA is to first educate each participant on how the ACL is torn and why it happens in relation to certain actions and demands that are placed on it during specific activities.

The program participants will then be instructed to perform a variety of drills and techniques specifically tailored to each participant’s sport. Participants will also be instructed to basic weight training techniques to increase strength and fitness levels.

The ACL Prevention Program will be conducted two times a week for a total of six weeks. While individual training sessions are always available, groups of four to six participants are recommended for this program.

Do More for Your Game!

If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to maximize your potential, advance your athletic development and to take your game to another level, give Sports Medicine Associates a call at 706-210-7529. Tell us you are ready to do more for your game and would like to sign up for one of the Sport Specific Training Programs.