ACL INJURY - Paul Semenets Anatomy The anterior crusade ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that help stabilize the knee. The ligament is located in the center of the knee and is a strong band of tissue that prevents the tibia from extending excessively beyond the femur. It looks like a think cord, about the width of an index finger, and stretches from the back of the thigh to the front of the shin …showed first 75 words of 1891 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1891 total…and flexible and that their muscles fire at the appropriate times. Jumping and balancing drills provide the neuromuscular conditioning that can reduce the risk of ACL injury. Athletes must also practice staying balanced over their lower extremity, playing on their toes of the feet, with their hips and knees flexed. Because this injury is so broad and unexpected, more research is needed to provide conclusive methods to protect individuals from damaging their anterior crusade ligament.