According to a study performed by Russell et al. and published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, if an individual undergoes a proper rehabilitation protocol and consistently implements the use of a stabilizing brace, he or she has approximately a 6% chance of reinjuring the same anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), as well as a 6% chance of injuring the opposite ACL. Not adhering to a proper rehabilitation protocol carried out by a certified athletic trainer or physical therapist will increase the risk significantly.
(This answer provided for NATA by the King College Athletic Training Education Program.)
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