What is an ACL?

The anterior
cruciate
ligament runs
diagonally in the
middle of the
knee. It prevents
the tibia from
sliding out in
front of the
femur, as well as
provides
rotational
stability to the
knee.

How does an ACL

injury occur?
This injury typically happens in
sports. The injury can happen
when your foot is firmly planted
on the floor and a sudden force
hits your knee while it is slightly
bent or straight.This can happen
when youre changing directions
rapidly, slowing down while
running,or landing from a jump.

ACL INJURIES
IN HIGH
SCHOOL
Tito Sobowale

ACL Injury Fast Facts

ACL Prevention
Techniques
Chest high above
knees
Bend from the hips
and knees
Knees over toes
Toes straightforward
Land like a feather

Females are up to eight

times more lkely to suffer
an ACL injury than males.

Over just the past two

decades, ACL
reconstruction become
increasingly more efficient
and recommended by
doctors.

ACL injuries happen more

in high school because kids
are starting to play more
sports and year round
sports.