Some injury prevention tips from Mayo Clinic

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Prevention

By Mayo Clinic staff

To reduce your chance of an ACL injury, follow these tips:

• Improve your conditioning. Training programs that have been shown to be effective in helping to prevent ACL injuries typically include stretching and strengthening exercises, aerobic conditioning, plyometric exercises, "jump training" and risk-awareness training. Exercises that improve balance also can help when done in conjunction with other training exercises.
• Strengthen your hamstrings (women). Women athletes should take care to strengthen and stretch their hamstring muscles as well as their quadriceps.
• Keep fit year-round. If you're on a seasonal sports team, stay conditioned all year. This will help with your balance, strength and coordination when the next season starts.
• Use proper techniques when playing sports or exercising. If your sport involves jumping, learn how to land safely. Learn to do cutting maneuvers in a crouched posture with a slight bend at the knee and hip.