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Injured your ACL? It’s more than just a knee injury

  • Written by Daniel Kadlec, Researcher, Athlete Health and Performance, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University
Injured your ACL? It’s more than just a knee injuryPaul Kane/Getty

It’s an athlete’s worst fear. Hearing a loud “pop” and feeling severe pain are usually the first signs you’ve torn your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL.

The ACL connects your shin and thigh bones, and is one of the key ligaments that help stabilise your knee joint.

Research suggests ACL...

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