One of the most common knee injuries for athletes and competitors is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear. Those who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football and basketball are more likely to injure their ACLs.
To help educate young athletes, parents and coaches, Strive Physical Therapy and The Field House are offering a free educational series on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. called ACL Injury Prevention. The event will take place at The Field House, 605 Glen Avenue, in Moorestown and feature Dr. Sean McMillan, director of Orthopedic Sports Medicine at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, as a special presenter, along with Dr. Lee Cohen and Dr. Kristen Herbst. The event also includes ACL screenings by Strive Physical Therapy staff.
The anterior cruciate ligament can be injured in several ways, explains Dr. McMillan.
These ways include:
- Changing direction rapidly
- Stopping suddenly
- Slowing down while running
- Landing from a jump incorrectly
- Making direct contact or colliding, such as a football tackle
Female athletes in particular have a higher incidence of ACL injury. Research suggests it could be due to differences in physical conditioning, neuromuscular control, leg alignment and ligament properties.
Treatment for an ACL sprain or tear depends on several factors, such as the severity of the injury and the athlete’s activity level.
To learn more about this event, please call (856) 581–9293. To register, please go to www.fieldhousemoorestown.com or email info@fieldhousemoorestown.com.
