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ACL Injury prevention
No matter whether you are a weekend or professional athlete, you probably don’t want to find yourself out of the game due to an ACL tear.

While it is difficult to avoid an injury caused by unexpected player-to-player contact, there are steps you can take to steer clear of missing valuable playing time due to an ACL injury.

The most common causes of an ACL tear include change of direction or a cutting manoeuvre combined with sudden stopping, pivoting with the knee nearly fully extended when the foot is planted and an awkward landing from a jump. The best way to avoid an ACL injury is to develop your body awareness, strength and balance so you can better support your knees during these actions.

Try to incorporate some of these methods into your training routine to help reduce your risk of ACL injury:

Another great tip to help prevent an ACL injury is to get a real understanding of how the ACL works and the process involved if an injury does occur.

One of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley’s top Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr Stuart MacKenzie has created a free guide on ACL injuries and knee reconstructions.

Your Complete Guide to

ACL Injuries

ACL Surgery Guide

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