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Effectiveness of a Neuromuscular and Proprioceptive Training Program in Preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Athletes
The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2005 · Vol. 33(7) · pp. 1003–1010
Bert R. Mandelbaum✉Holly J. SilversDiane S. WatanabeJohn F. KnarrStephen ThomasLetha Y. Griffin(Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic)Donald T. KirkendallWilliam E. Garrett(Duke Medical Center)
Abstract
Using a neuromuscular training program may have a direct benefit in decreasing the number of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female soccer players.
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniquesSports injuries and preventionSports Performance and TrainingMedicineAnterior cruciate ligamentPhysical therapyAthletesProprioceptionPlyometricsPopulationIncidence (geometry)Randomized controlled trialPhysical medicine and rehabilitation
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesAdolescentAthletic InjuriesFemaleHumansKnee InjuriesProprioceptionProspective StudiesSoccerExercise
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