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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
Ligaments are tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are inside the knee joint. These ligaments connect the thigh bone (femur) and the large bone of the lower leg (tibia) at the knee joint. The ACL and PCL form an X inside the knee that stabilizes the knee against front-to-back or back-to-front forces. An ACL injury is a sprain or tear in which the ligament is stretched beyond its normal range.
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
Got knee pain? Here's how to strengthen your knees.
Strengthening this important joint in each leg is essential, not only for injured athletes who need rehabilitation to get back on the field or court, but for everyone else to be able to comfortably go about our daily lives without needing crutches or other walking aids.
Source: USA Today
