ACL Injuries
ACL means anterior cruciate ligament which connects the tibia to the femur. It serves to prevent the tibia (leg) from moving forward
relative to the femur (thigh). The ACL also contributes stability to
other movements at the joint including the angulation and rotation
at the knee joint..
Cause
The most common cause of ACL rupture is a traumatic force being applied to the knee in a twisting moment.
Syndrome
* Initially, the symptoms are pain, and fairly immediate swelling.
* hearing a loud "pop", which is the actual ligament tearing.
*episodes of instability, or giving-way. The knee feels loose .
Treatment & Prevation
* Stretching muscles attached to the knee before exercise
* warming up before activity,
* wearing proper knee support.
