Top tips to prevent ACL injuries in sport
BeachLife Physiotherapy • 7 April 2025
Stop ACL injuries before they happen
Did you know 70% of ACL tears are non-contact injuries? This means they often occur due to movement and loading issues rather than collisions.
The good news is you can significantly reduce your risk with targeted training.
Here are the three key principles:
1. Proprioception and Balance Training
Improves body awareness and knee control
Includes single-leg stability exercises
Trains your nervous system to react protectively
2. Strength training
Builds protective strength in glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps
Should include eccentric loading exercises
3. Plyometrics and Agility
Teaches safe landing mechanics
Trains proper deceleration and cutting form
Quality of movement always comes before quantity
Pro tip: Prevention programs like FIFA 11 + have been shown to reduce ACL injuries by 50%
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