There are approximately 150,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears a year, most of which need to be fixed surgically.

But Mandelbaum also has spent nearly two decades studying how to prevent and reduce ACL injuries, a quest that began when he and other doctors saw a spike in knee injuries among female teenage ...

Check out these five exercises every athlete should do to reduce the risk of serious knee injuries like ACL tears.

There are exercise programs that have been designed to prevent ACL tears. They involve strengthening and balance exercises, as well as training in jumping and landing techniques.

Best ACL mitigation exercises prevent 50% of injuries — meaning if 100 high school female soccer players do these exercises consistently and well, we could prevent 1 injury.

Physical Therapists Say Appropriate Exercise Can Help Prevent ACL Injuries In Female Athletes Date: October 2, 2008 Source: American Physical Therapy Association Summary: The American Physical ...

These exercises will help prevent the dreaded torn ACL from derailing your quest for city league glory.

An orthopedic surgeon has developed a program to keep young female athletes from re-tearing their ACL's after surgery.