Anterior cruciate ligament

Proprioception is defined as the “cumulative neural input to the CNS from mechanoreceptors in the joint capsule, ligaments, muscles, tendons and skin” (Beard et al 1993). There is loss of both stability and proprioception in the knee following an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) (Barrett DS 1991). The afferent nerves are responsible for proprioception arise from the ligaments, capsules surrounding muscles and skin (Grigg P et al 1982) activating muscle contraction, which may be…

In my life there will always be obstacles; it is just a matter of when, how life altering they are, and the attitude I respond with. I faced my biggest obstacle, so far, the fall of my junior year. I tore my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and had to receive reconstruction surgery in October of 2016. During my therapy sessions following my surgery, when my therapist would give me a set of ten exercises to do ,and I would do fifteen. Each session wore me out to the point where my legs would be…

Hello, my name is Emi Iwao and I have been working in the physical therapy field for 5 years. During high school I took a sports medicine class which interested me in the body and how it works. I knew right away that I wanted my career to deal with sports medicine and began researching. I applied to many colleges but finally decided on Central Michigan University because of the high reviews on their physical therapy program. At Central, I got my four year bachelor’s degree and then went on…

INTRODUCTION Injury prevention is an essential aspect in the services athletic trainers can provide their patients. Strengthening muscles, improving balance and coordination, and increasing flexibility are all measurable outcomes that can be achieved by the athlete. Despite these efforts to prevent injury, assessing and predicting injury in athletic populations is not an easy task, as several variables need to be taken into account in order to obtain an accurate prediction. One such variable is…

Alexandra Patricia Morgan Carrasco (Morgan) is a female American soccer player. She didn’t become a successful female soccer player easily. Morgan had to work hard and do her best in every opportunity. Alex Morgan has gone through many clubs and places to have achieved where she’s at. Alexandra Patricia Morgan Carrasco was born in San Dimas, California, United States on July 2, 1989. Morgan grew up in the city of Diamond Bar. She is the daughter of Michael T. Morgan and Pamela S. (Who). Morgan…

Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction” (Cupal and Brewer, 2001, p.1) uses quantitative data. Quantitative research is the “use of numerical measurement and analysis which can then be statistically analysed to determine whether a relationship existed between the two” (Gratton & Jones, 2004, p.21). The advantages of using quantitative data are that it is relevant to the subjective population as it aims to focus on athletes that have the same injury of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)…

an athletic team has helped me acquire many vital characteristics such as respecting others, leadership, determination, and commitment. Additionally, I have conquered many challenges that have impacted me as an athlete such as tearing my Anterior Cruciate Ligament twice. I know what it is like to work hard and then have it all taken away from you, and I want to be able to help others who feel discouraged and do not think that they can…

Most sports movies have similar story lines: an athlete faces some challenge, they sacrifice and work harder, and they come out better from it. These stories are ones of victory and success, the moral being that the sacrifices are always worth it in the end. But is this always true? Are all of the injuries, sleep deprivation, and lack of time for healthy relationships worth it later on in life? Competitive sports cause a lot of strain on long term athletes physically and mentally. Though they…

But most players don’t understand what constantly falling on the different parts of your body (especially knees) and the constant pivoting, jumping, running, and sudden stops can do to your body. ACL (or anterior cruciate ligament) injuries have affected many players. One example from the NBA is Derrick Rose who has had 3 ACL injuries in his career and may never be the player he used to be again. A very common injury is sprained, and or torn ankles which have majorly…

In the United States, there are usually between 100,000 and 200,000 Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ruptures per year. (Osborne. M, 2012) (Why do females injure their knees four to six times more than men…and what can you do about it?) (ucdenver.edu) An ACL injury is the most common injury in female athletes. Female athletes are more prone to having an ACL injury because of the lack of muscle strength and control of their (Chang. W, 2014; Joseph et al., 2014). This injury can lead to…