ACL Injuries
Mar 08, 2014
Is your daughter a competitive soccer player? Does she experience occasional knee pain or does she walk or run slightly knock kneed as she is growing?
Knee injuries are common in all athletes, but female soccer players are especially prone to knee injuries such as serious ACL ligament tears. Studies have shown that female soccer players risk of sustaining an ACL injury is two to eight times greater than that of her male counterpart. Subsequent studies have shown that adding neuromuscular and proprioceptive exercises to the training regimen can reduce the number of ACL injuries by two to four fold.
Increased ‘Q angle’ (angle from the front of the hip to the centre of knee cap) is greater in females, and thus the reason for greater risk for ACL injuries. Early assessment and proper training is the key…
At Dynamic Sports Physiotherapy, we can treat any knee injury, as well as give you a proper strengthening and proprioception (balance) program to help prevent serious knee injuries.
If you have a problem with your knee, have a daughter who plays soccer, or are a volunteer coach with a young girls team, there is no better time to learn proper knee strengthening. Start proper training now and give your child an early advantage through their sporting life!
Book today, by calling 780-458-8502, to have your knee assessment or talk to one of our Dynamic experienced physiotherapists to educate your coaches or team about proper strengthening and preventative strategies.
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