Most people who tear their ACL describe the moment in a similar way: a sudden pop, sharp pain, and a knee that stops working almost immediately. That “pop” isn’t nerves ripping—it’s the sound and sensation of the ligament tearing. The ACL has ...

Female athletes are more likely than their male counterparts to tear their anterior cruciate ligaments — and may be less likely to return to sport afterward. The injury is devastating, but strength and agility training can reduce the risk.

A study published in Journal of Athletic Training showed the implementation of an ACL injury prevention program in a national high school soccer population may yield significant medical cost savings in short-term ACL treatment costs.