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ACL injuries hit a seven-year low in the NFL, but a troubling trend is emerging among young athletes

(WFRV) – Because of the number of high-profile NFL players who suffered season-ending knee injuries this year — Micah Parsons and Tucker Kraft, for example — it may have felt like ACL injuries were ...
BMJ

Does prior concussion lead to biomechanical alterations associated with lateral ankle sprain and anterior cruciate ligament injury? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective To determine whether individuals with a prior concussion exhibit biomechanical alterations in balance, gait and jump-landing tasks with and without cognitive demands that are associated with ...
BMJ

Tale of quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength after ACL reconstruction: a systematic review with longitudinal and multivariate meta-analysis

Objective This study aimed to investigate how knee extensor and flexor strength change over time after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Design Systematic review with longitudinal meta ...
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Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction

Return-to-sport testing after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is heavily strength-based. If quadriceps and hamstrings torque normalize and limb asymmetry falls below accepted ...