Citation

Cerulli G, Benoit DL, Caraffa A, Ponteggia F. J. Orthop. Sports Phys. Ther. 2001; 31(11): 655-60; discussion 661.

Affiliation

Let People Move Biomechanics Laboratory, and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital of Perugia, Italy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Orthopaedic Section and Sports Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association)

DOI

10.2519/jospt.2001.31.11.655

PMID

11720298

Abstract

This commentary describes a program developed to help reduce the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in soccer players. The basic principles underlying the injury prevention protocol are described with respect to the proprioceptive control mechanisms at the knee joint. This is followed by a detailed description of the program.

Language: en