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When it comes to ACL injury, a dollar of prevention is worth more than seven dollars of cure

by Steve Lundeberg, Oregon State University ACL injury prevention programs for soccer players have a large return on investment, research by Oregon State University shows. Credit: Jan Sonnenmair An analysis of high school soccer players suggests that incorporating a lower extremity injury prevention program results in fewer anterior cruciate ligament tears and a big reduction in...

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Females less likely to heal from ACL injuries than males

Study using an animal model is first to examine tissue healing following chronic overuse injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament Peer-Reviewed Publication PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), located in the knee, are typically thought to be caused by acute traumatic events, such as sudden twists. Led by...