Why do so many skiers and football players injure knees and tear their anterior cruciate ligaments?
Both of these sports can place tremendous stress on the knee. In football players, especially running backs, the knee is injured when the player is running and attempts to change direction or cut quickly. Also this injury occurs when the player is tackled from the side or back when his foot is planted on the ground and the lower leg is forced forward. Similarly, skiers frequently have this type of injury because of the physics or mechanics involved with having a long board strapped to your leg. When the skier falls the body and the upper leg can twist and turn, but the long board (ski) keeps the lower leg going one direction. Can I return to physical activity after a repair of my ACL? Yes. Fortunately, with modern surgical techniques, almost all patients can return to their pre-injury level of activity. This is easier said than done. Much of the success depends on the patient’s willingness to stick to a rehabilitation program that will be outlined by your surgeon and physical therapist
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