Female ACL Injuries prevention

What Hormone Contributes to Joint Laxity

• Estrogen

• Testosterone

• Insulin

• Melatonin

What muscle do female athletes tend to activate first upon landing which leads to forward sliding of the Femur?

• Quadriceps

• Hamstings

• Gastrocnemius

• Adductor Longus

What can motion analysis be used for?

• 1. Detect areas of muscular weakness 

• 
  Detect improper landing mechanics and form with athletic movements

• Track progress throughout S&C protocol

• All of the Above

What age group of female athletes are most vulnerable for ACL tears?

• 14-17

• 7-11

• 21-25

• 90-100

What muscles can be strengthened to prevent ACL tears?

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

• Obliques

• All of them

What are proper landing mechanics?

• Soft Knees and Hinge in the hips

• Somersault

• Stiff legs

• On your Hands