ACL Prevention CPG

Question 1

What age and gender is most impacted with participation in prevention program?

Answer 1

Females and < 18 years old

Question 2

Which sport appears to have greatest impact with participation in prevention program?

Answer 2

Soccer

Question 3

True/false: ACL prevention programs should focus on single component like balance for better outcomes.

Answer 3

False - multi-faceted -> strength, plyometrics, proximal control, balance

Question 4

In the prevention programs for females, were there better outcomes with proximal control exercise?

Answer 4

Yes - trunk/core strengthening and stability exercise had significantly lower ACL injury rates

Question 5

Did prevention programs focusing solely on balance or single exercise have good outcomes on risk?

Answer 5

No - did not have significant reduction of injury

Question 6

What duration/frequency/intensity parameters had better risk reduction for prevention programs?

Answer 6

Preseason through season
> 20 minutes
Multiple times per week

Question 7

True/false: higher compliance resulted in a greater reduction in risk for ACL injury

Answer 7

True - > 50% compliance had best reduction

Question 8

Should prevention programs be directed at high risk athletes only?

Answer 8

No - should focus on entire group of athletes

Question 9

What has been found to be appropriate age range for prevention program application?

Answer 9

12-25