Understanding Knee Anatomy for ACL Injury Management [Video]

ACL injury reduction starts with understanding the knee.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is designed to keep the tibia (shin bone) from sliding forward too far.

We see a lot of athletes, including youth athletes, for physical therapy and performance training here at Recharge.

One of the most common questions we hear is “how can I prevent an ACL injury?” There is no concrete way to prevent injuries. However, you can reduce the risk. It starts by understanding the anatomy.

Let’s take a look inside the knee and see what makes it work!