ACL Injuries

What is the ACL?

• A major ligament in the knee

• A plica

• A weightbearing bone

• Another name for the trunk

How do ACL injuries commonly occur?

• Sudden change in Direction

• Landing awkwardly from a jump

• Repetitive overhead activities

• Bending or lifting heavy objects

An athlete with a complete ACL tear be sidelined for__ - __ months

Tyrone Mings' _____ leg is skinner then his other leg because of an ACL injury.