How Do You Diagnose An ACL Injury?
The ACL, the anterior cruciate ligament, is a ligament that functions with other such ligaments to keep your knees in proper working order. Because our knees are such complicated joints, an ACL injury can be difficult to diagnose. While most ACL injuries occur in the knees of athletes, participation in strenuous sports can put your knees at risk as well. Speak with your team coach about knee injury. Few non-athletes injure their ACLs, so when you participate in rigorous sports, be sure not to overextend your knees. Take care when executing jumps and pivot moves. The ACL holds the knee joint in place by limiting its movement, so if you put too much pressure on the joint, the ACL can tear. Avoid contact sports to lessen the likelihood of injuring your anterior cruciate ligament. Football tackles and soccer blocks can injure your ACL even if you yourself are being careful. Give your doctor a full list of all sports you play now and have played in the past. Knowing what risks you have been
