The ACL Solution: Prevention and Recovery for Sports' Most Devastating Knee InjuryIn The ACL Solution, you'll find close to 50 ACL-specific exercises designed by Dr. Myklebust, a physical therapist for the Norwegian national women's handball, soccer and volleyball teams, and a world-renowned expert on the science of ACL injury prevention. You'll learn how to better balance your body and strengthen the muscles around your knee to provide greater stability and endurance. Whether you're the parent of active children, a promising young athlete, a coach, or a 40-year-old who lives for his or her weekly basketball league, this book is a must read. The ACL Solution Features:
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The Fragile State of the ACL
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If Your ACL Tears
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Surgical Treatments
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Returning Back to Action
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The ACL Prevention Program
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