20-year ACL injury increase in Australians calls for a national, evidence-based prevention program for amateur football players, including an ACL registry.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in Australians have increased by 5.2% annually for males and 6.2% annually for females over the past 20 years, primarily due to increased sports participation. A study conducted by the University of Sydney and Football Australia has called for a national, evidence-based program for primary prevention of ACL injuries in amateur football players, as well as an ACL registry to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention methods. ACL injuries are associated with significant economic costs, with Football Australia's Perform+ injury prevention program having reduced the risk of ACL ruptures by 45%.
August 11, 2024
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