Live From the NSCA’s 32nd National Conference, Prevention of ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
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By Sal | July 9, 2009
In case you missed the memo, female athletes have a much higher incidence of ACL injuries than their male counterparts, and there are strategies that can be used by personal trainers and strength coaches to monitor and mitigate the risk factors. Jumping technique - especially the landing mechanics - hamstring strength and flexibility are all factors that can be positively affected by an educated and prepared fitness professional.
Greg Myer's presentation includes fantastic information that is invaluable in helping the strength coaches and personal trainers understand that while the cause of ACL injuries in females are multi-factorial, there we are not powerless to help prevent them. Ligament dominance, quadriceps dominance, leg dominance and inertial dominance (lack of body control) are all neuromuscular imbalances that can contribute to an ACL injury.
This presentation is a great illustration of why it's so important for strength coaches and personal trainers to be engaged with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the value of attending the NSCA's conference. I have read about and studied this issue for years, but nothing is as effective getting this information in a presentation format.
Here is a valuable informational tidbit; as females mature their risk of ACL injury increases drastically because their mechanics change. Does anyone know why? If you were here you would know the answer.
It might be too late for you to attend this year's convention, but as a heads up the NSCA will be in Orlando, FL next summer for their 33rd annual conference. Keep checking back for updates on the NSCA goings on in Las Vegas.
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