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Matt Kirchoff, DPT With the ever increasing number of children participating in organized sports, the incidence of knee injuries is on the rise. Each year in the United States there are over 1 million emergency room visits and 1.9 million primary care visits for knee injuries. Children make up a large percentage of these visits as their developing musculoskeletal systems are more susceptible to injury. Knee injuries in children often occur as a result to damage of soft tissue structures around the knee which act to stabilize and cushion the joint. Such injuries can not only take a child off of ... read more »

Written by: Karen Walz PT, MA, OCS, FAAOMPT Our knees are subject to a lot of frequent high compressive forces with jumping, bending and twisting.  Because our knees are so flexible with increased joint mobility, they are also at greater risk for injury as a result.  Strength and flexibility training are key components of any injury prevention program, in particular for knee function, learning how to jump, land and balance skills are important too.  Research has found that young female athletes are particularly prone to certain knee injuries, associated with muscle strength imbalances and jumping technique. The knee joint is a type ... read more »

All jumps are to be performed with focus on soft landing on balls of feet, slight bend in knees, tight core, proper arm mechanics, eyes up, with good body control. Ensure the knees land in line with the foot and hips, avoiding a valgus angle (knee falling inward). Cone set-up for diagonal and explosion runs:   Enlarge image 

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View the downloadable PDF for a presentation on non-contact ACL injuries and non-contact ACL injury prevention in both female and male soccer players. Contents of presentation produced by Therapeutic Associates Inc.