ACL reconstruction surgery can help restore mobility and stability to the knee following a severe injury. These injuries include tearing and are more common in athletes. The anterior cruciate ligament ...

An ACL tear is commonly identified by a loud “popping” noise, followed by pain and excessive swelling around the knee. It can take months to recover from this knee injury. Share on Pinterest ...

If you walk too soon following an injury to your ACL, it could result in increased pain and further damage. If your injury is mild, you might be able to walk on a torn ACL following several weeks of ...

As the World Cup kicks off, many of the big names in women's soccer are notably absent from the international competition because of knee injuries, specifically ACL tears. It’s part of what some are ...

Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most severe injuries for athletes. It is important to identify risk factors, since a better understanding of injury causation can help ...

Female athletes have a higher risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury than males. Combining exercises, such as strength, balance, and flexibility, in a preventive training program may help ...

Background The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury rate for girls/women has not changed in over 20 years, and they remain 3–6 times more likely to experience injury compared with boys/men. To date ...