What is an ACL?

Sunrise Children's Hospital

An ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is an important ligament in the knee created for stability health and functionality, and is the most commonly torn ligament in the body.

Englewood Community Hospital

The ACL is in the front aspect of the knee and helps with coordination and the pivoting or rotational motion.

Continue Learning about Muscle & Connective Tissue Injuries

Dr. Fernando J. Manalac, MD

From the 1970s to 2000s, advanced treatment for tendinopathy (diseases of the tendon) was limited to...

Greenville Health System

Muscle injury is caused by strain from overexertion or a sudden twist. Muscle injuries can either be...

Intermountain Healthcare

Rehabilitation is a series of exercises and treatments designed to help you recover from surgery and...

Intermountain Healthcare

Your doctor may recommend anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery if you: Have a ...

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Muscle & Connective Tissue Injuries

Muscle and connective tissue injuries include sprains and strains, which are the most common injuries for people engaged in physical sports. A sprain is an injury of a ligament, which connects our bones to each other. A strain is an injury that can occur to a muscle or a tendon, which connects our bones to our muscles. If you have a muscle or connective tissue injury, you will likely experience pain, swelling, and limited movement of that body part. Sometimes these injuries are evident as soon as they occur, while others take time to develop. Usually rest helps to heal the area, and ice can reduce swelling. If these remedies dont help you, physical therapy or surgery may be necessary for a full recovery.

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