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Mechanisms of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Basketball

The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2006 · Vol. 35(3) · pp. 359–367
Tron KrosshaugAtsuo NakamaeBarry P. BodenLars EngebretsenGerald A. SmithJames R. SlauterbeckTimothy E. HewettRoald Bahr

Abstract

Preventive programs to enhance knee control should focus on avoiding valgus motion and include distractions resembling those seen in match situations.

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniquesSports injuries and preventionCardiovascular Effects of ExerciseAnterior cruciate ligamentBasketballACL injuryValgusMedicinePhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapyOrthodonticsSurgery

MeSH terms

Anterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesAdolescentAdultAthletic InjuriesBasketballBiomechanical PhenomenaFemaleHumansMaleUnited StatesVideo Recording

Funding

  • Norges Idrettshøgskole
  • National Institutes of Health
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