ACL Injuries – conservative vs surgical approach

ACL Injuries – conservative vs surgical approach

By Emma Reid – physiotherapist ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) knee injuries are common in athletes, especially those who play sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction, such as football, basketball, and soccer. Traditionally, surgical...
Knee ACL Injuries

Knee ACL Injuries

Knee ACL injuries Of all sporting injuries, a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is probably the most notorious. The injury may be preceded by a hard tackle, but is more likely to occur following a routine jump for a catch, or a change of...