Problem: Kinesiology
ACL Injury Prevention in Female Athletes: A Review
ACL Injury Prevention in the Athlete.
For this Reflection problem, read the articles attached above and answer the following prompts:
• Characterize the rate of contact vs. non-contact ACL injuries
• Describe differences seen between men and women for frequency of ACL tear
• What are the anatomical and biomechanical mechanisms believed to predispose females to greater incidence of ACL tear?
• What are the most effective methods to prevent or reduce the incidence of ACL tears in athletes?
• Using the table below, create a 10-minute sample warm-up program for a high-school girls soccer team that is focused on ACL injury prevention. Add or delete rows in the table if necessary.
Exercise types can be any of the following: Plyometrics, stretching, strengthening, balance, agility, or other (describe, such as education (hint!))
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.