Prevention of Noncontact ACL InjuriesLetha Y. Griffin This important work will help you understand: the epidemiology of noncontact ACL injuries; risk factors for injuries; the "at-risk" athlete; neuromuscular prevention programs; their influence on injury rates. Supported by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the National Athletic Trainers Association Research and Education Foundation, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. |
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Epidemiology | 1 |
The Effect of Prophylactic Knee Bracing on Injury | 15 |
Anatomic | 29 |
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