2. Anatomy of the Knee
• Bones, Muscles,
Ligaments, and
Meniscus
The ACL is responsible
for mobility,
preventing the tibia
from coming forward,
and providing stability
when cutting from side
to side.
3. Risk Factors
• Anatomical
• Biomechanical
• Hormonal
• Environmental
• Females are six times more likely to tear their ACL than males.
4. Surgery
• Three grades of ACL tears: Sprain,
Partial Tear, Complete Tear
• Open surgery verses Arthroscopic
surgery
• Autograft versus Allograft
• Ligamentization
5. Product:
ACL Tear Prevention Exercise Booklet
• Knee Anatomy and ACL function
• Signs of a possible tear
• Important exercise tips
1) Stability 2) Strength 3)Stretching
