Neuromuscular Training Availability and Efficacy in Preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in High School Sports: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Purpose: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury presents both acute and chronic consequences to injured high school athletes. Young females are especially at risk of this injury for anatomic, hormonal and mechanistic reasons. Neuromuscular training (NMT) has been shown to prevent ACL injuries among youth in both genders. Proven regimens include plyometric exercises, education and feedback regarding proper body mechanics as well as proximal/core muscle strengthening. This is the first study to investigate NMT availability and its impact on ACL injuries in four major high school …