ACL injuries occur commonly in multi-directional sports such as Netball, Soccer, Football and Rugby. The ACL is an intra-articular (inside the joint) ligament complex that assists with stability of the knee. Injuries to this ligament can cause a feeling of instability in the knee.
Females are at a higher risk of injury, however, in Australia we see high numbers in both female and male athletes (Beck 2017).
Diagnosis of an ACL injury is normally based on the mechanism of injury and symptoms, clinical assessment, and clarification of imaging is required in most cases. Skiing and snowboarding are also common injury mechanisms that we see and rehabilitate in PROmotion.
ACL injuries in isolation are rare, with many also having injuries to different structures of the knee such as menisci, collateral ligaments, and bony bruising or more significant joint trauma.
It is important that this is an informed decision, and your Physiotherapist can give you an insight in to the pros and cons of each pathway for you. Seeking additional opinions from an Orthopaedic Specialist or Sports Medicine Physician may also be an option before you make your decision.
In PROmotion we are passionate about improving outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament injuries, and will be delighted to discuss this further with you.
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