ACL Injury
3 Tips for Preventing ACL Tears
In 1988 Steven Svoboda played offensive guard for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. During the first play of a game against Colgate University, he felt the “pop” in [...]
3 Exercises to Prevent ACL Injuries
ACL injuries are unavoidable in sports. However, many ACL injuries could have been avoided with better preparation prior to competition. Although preventative exercises are often seen as boring and time [...]
Returning to Football After an ACL Injury: The Adrian Peterson Way
It was not that long ago that an athlete's career was over if he or she "blew out" a knee (mostly referring to ACL injuries). It's a traumatic injury with [...]
Anatomy of the Knee
Looking at how your knee moves, it might seem like it simply hinges back and forth. However, the knee is one of most complex joints, and it must be able [...]
adidas Basketball Releases "The Return of D Rose," Episode 6: ALL IN
For the past few months, adidas Basketball has been documenting the progress of Chicago Bulls All-Star point guard Derrick Rose and his return to the hardwood after suffering a season-ending [...]
ACL Injury Prevention Tips for Female Athletes
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are common in female athletes, and they have serious consequences. Most of these injuries require surgery and 6 months to a year of rehabilitation. They [...]
How to Return to the Field After an ACL Injury
Surgery and rehabilitation after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury can be a long, stressful process. It takes most professional athletes almost a year to return to their sport. However, [...]
Nutrition Guidelines to Optimize ACL Rehab
From surgery to bracing to a combined surgical repair-reconstruction, there are many ways to approach rehabilitation following an ACL injury, depending upon its severity. (See The Athlete's Guide to the [...]
Why Marcus Lattimore Will Return to Playing Form
On Oct. 27, 2012, the sports world stopped for a moment in horror as South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore crumbled to the ground in an SEC matchup against Tennessee. [...]
adidas Reveals D Rose 3 Alternate Away Limited Edition Sneaker
Fans of Derrick Rose know that he's rehabbing hard to get back on the court this NBA season, following his brutal ACL injury last April. adidas is all-in on Rose, [...]