Towson Sports Medicine
ACL Prevention Program
An ACL injury may sideline any athlete for 6-12 months.
Knee ligament injury rates are 2-10 times higher in female athletes than in male athletes. The majority of these injuries are non-contact, occurring in sports that involve pivoting, cutting or jumping. The ACL controls the pivoting and forward motion of the knee joint, along with the hamstrings muscles. If these muscles are not adequately prepared, jumping/twisting motions may create forces, which can tear the ACL.
What can I do to reduce the risk of serious knee injury?
Towson Sports Medicine offers a training program proven to decrease knee injuries in athletes, particularly female athletes. It is a six-week jump training program that is comprised of a dynamic warm-up, jump/plyometric drills, strength training and flexibility exercises.
It has been proven to:
Reduce the risk of serious knee injury
Increase vertical jump height
Improve hamstrings to quadriceps strength
Improve landing mechanics and reduce side-to-side movements at the knee
Athletes: You can sign up for this program.
Coaches: You can learn how you can incorporate this program into your team's conditioning routine.
ACL Program Questionnaire
If you are interested in the ACL injury prevention program, please fill out the questionnaire and fax it to the attention of:
Abby Douek at 410-337-5189
or mail it to:
Abby Douek, PT, MPT
Towson Sports Medicine Center
8322 Bellona Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
For more information, please contact Abby Douek at 410-337-8847, ex. 1818.
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