Health Tip: Prevent ACL Tears

By on March 7, 2019

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are nightmares for athletes. Depending on the severity of the tear, patients can expect surgery followed by more than a year of physical therapy.

Most commonly, ACL tears are the result of sudden twisting motions, MedlinePlus says.

Though the injury is hard to predict, MedlinePlus suggests that athletes:

  • Warm up before sports.
  • Land on the back of their feet.
  • Firm up muscles with strength training.

Source: HealthDay

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