Noncontact ACL injuries: Is prevention possible?; Hormonal and neuromuscular factors may explain prevalence in women

Authors :: Griffin, Letha Y.
Source :: The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. November 2001, Vol. 18 Issue 11, p507, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) prevents anterior translation of the tibia on the femur. ACL injuries are usually non-contact events. The most common mechanism of injury is pivoting on a [...]

Subjects :: Injuries
Anterior cruciate ligament -- Injuries
Therapeutics
Bone diseases
Women -- Injuries
Muscular diseases
Muscular therapy
Muscle diseases
Homeopathy -- Materia medica and therapeutics

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