Proprioceptive training and prevention of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in soccer

Authors
Cerulli, G Benoit, DL Caraffa, A Ponteggia, F
Citation
G. Cerulli et al., Proprioceptive training and prevention of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in soccer, J ORTHOP SP, 31(11), 2001, pp. 655-660
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
ISSN journal
01906011 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
11
Year of publication
2001
Pages
655 - 660
Database
ISI
SICI code
0190-6011(200111)31:11<655:PTAPOA>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
This commentary describes a program developed to help reduce the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in soccer players. The basic princip les 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.