Protect Your Knees
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A new study reported in the American Journal of Sports Medicine shows that a simple program of leg conditioning exercises can signifantly reduce the risk of A.C.L. injuries, problematic for female athletes.
Add these American Physical Therapy Association-recommended exercises—available by clicking on the “Prevent ACL Injuries” link here—to your routine three times a week to build strength in the muscles around your knees.