In The ACL Book, youíll find close to 50 ACL-specific exercises designed by Dr. Myklebust, a physical therapist for the Norwegian national womenís handball, soccer and volleyball teams, and a world-renowned expert on the science of ACL injury prevention. Youíll learn how to better balance your body and strengthen the muscles around your knee to provide greater stability and endurance. Whether youíre the parent of active children, a promising young athlete, a coach, or a 40-year-old who lives for his or her weekly basketball league, this book is a must read.
The ACL Book Features:
•The Prevention Program, the center of this book, describes and illustrates the exercises that prevent ACL injuries.
•A FAQ section, containing commonly asked questions by people who have had recent ACL tears.
•An anatomy section that describes the anatomy of the knee
Foreword; Introduction: Fields of Pain; Chapter 1. How the Knee Works and What An ACL Is; Chapter 2. The Fragile State of the ACL; Chapter 3. What to Do If Your ACL Tears; Chapter 4. Getting Back In Action; Chapter 5. The ACL Protection Program; Chapter 6. Jumping Exercises; Chapter 7. Balance Exercises; Chapter 8. Strengthening Exercises; Chapter 9. Functional Exercises; Chapter 10. When Rehab Is Not Enoughñ Surgery; Chapter 11. Frequently Asked Questions; Resources; Index This title is available for license in the following territories:

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