The pop puzzle

Article Abstract:

About 20% of all ski injuries involve the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of four ligaments that hold the knee in place. ACL injuries are baffling because they occur before a fall, when the skier is in control. The answer to the puzzle may be new gear or new skiing techniques.

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Oh knee, oh my

Article Abstract:

Skiing is a risky sport and tearing an ante-cruciate ligament in the knee is more likely to happen than breaking a leg in 2000. The industry is trying to find a way to prevent these injuries, which count for 20% of total skiing accidents, and ways to help yourself are presented.

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Saving your knees: ACL awareness training can help end the knee-injury epidemic

Article Abstract:

A new program developed by orthopedic surgeons reduced anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injuries by half in a study group of professional skiers. The program trains skiers to recognize 'phantom-foot syndrome' and other situations that commonly cause ACL sprains.

Innovations, Protection and preservation, Sports medicine

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