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New research has found rehabilitation may be a better option than surgery for ACL tears – for some patients.
A loud ‘pop’ and immediate pain may mean you’ve torn your ACL. Two exercise experts explain why it’s more than a physical injury.
Injuries and osteoarthritis of the knee are common. Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent and treat knee pain.
The anterior cruciate ligament is crucial in movements such as pivoting and making jump landings.
Although surgery is common for ACL injuries, research has shown it may not be needed in every case. Some people who have ruptured their ACL fare well with only a rehabilitation program.
Accidents happen and kids get injured. But how can you tell if it needs an icepack, a physio or a trip to the emergency department?
ACL injuries aren’t just a problem for professional athletes.
Gender disparities in sport extend to injuries too. Female soccer players are at greater risk for ACL tears than males and it is clear immediate action is needed to address the non-biological factors for the injury.
All physical activities carry some risk of injury. But before you retreat to the safety of the couch, it’s important to remember the benefits far outweigh the risks.
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Industrial Relations Lawyer; Lecturer in Law - Therapeutic Jurisprudence, University of Canberra
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Lecturer in Physical Education, University of Newcastle
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PhD Candidate, Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor of Physiotherapy, University of Technology Sydney
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