Citation

Arundale AJH, Silvers-Granelli HJ, Myklebust G. J. Orthop. Res. 2021; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/jor.25058

PMID

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Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common and severe knee injuries across sports. As such, ACL injury prevention has been a focus of research and sports medicine practice for the past three plus decades. Examining the current research and identifying both clinical strategies and research gaps, the aim of this review is to empower clinicians and researchers with knowledge of where the ACL injury prevention literature is currently, and where it's going in the future. This paper examines the mechanism of ACL injury prevention, screening, implementation, compliance/adherence, techniques for improving implementation, COVID-19, and areas of future research. Clinical significance: The time lag between research and practical implementation in general healthcare settingscan beas long as17 years, however, athletes playing sports today are unable to wait that long. With effective programs already established, implementation, and adherence to these programs is essential. Strategies such as coaching education, increasing awareness of free programs, identifying barriers and overcoming implementation obstacles through creative collaboration, are just a few ways that could help improve both ACL injury prevention implementation and adherence. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Anterior cruciate ligament; knee; sports