ACL

Birth Control Pill May Lessen ACL Injuries Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have found that women who take the birth control pill, which lessens and stabilizes estrogen levels, were less likely to suffer serious knee injuries, according to an Read More

Overuse Injuries More Common in Youths From Little League players injuring their elbow ligaments to soccer and basketball players tearing their ACLs, sports injuries related to overuse are becoming more common in younger athletes. Dr. Matthew Silvis, medical director for primary Read More

Girls 3-6 Times More Prone to Injuries With the growing number of children participating in competitive sports, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, of the knee are on the rise in young athletes. According to athletic trainer and physical therapist John R. Read More