Suffering an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament–one of the four major ligaments in the knee) injury, is one of the most difficult injuries to experience, and return from. There are about 80,000-100,000 ACL injuries per year–the majority, of which happen to athletes. Women are nine times more likely to suffer an ACL injury, than their male counterparts. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, about seventy percent of all ACL injuries in athletes, happen through mechanisms such as pivoting, cutting, sidestepping, out of control play or awkward landings. Thirty percent of occur due to contact with other players. Little can be done to prevent contact ACL injuries, but quite a bit can be done to prevent the former.
The rate of non-contact ACL injuries can be significantly reduced through proper training. Learning how to land from a jump, change direction, and increase body control, tremendously reduces the chance of suffering an ACL tear.
Not a single one of our athletes–in preparing for their seasons–have gone on to experience a non-contact ACL injury. For those who have come to us after having experienced an ACL injury, there has not been a single instance of re-injury. Our training is effective in preventing ACL injuries. We are so proud to be able to keep our athletes healthy and ready for the game!
If you would like to perform at your highest level and reduce the risk of tearing your ACL, contact us today!
Sincerely,
Donny Mateaki
Hau’oliKikaha
University of Washington Football, Defensive End
Hau’oli arrived at DM Athletics after two non contact ACL injuries–wanting to regain confidence in his knee. He immediately went to work, and began regaining the strength and confidence he needed in his knees.
Hau’oli had a team high of 12 sacks, was named the team Defensive Player of the Year, 2nd team All Pac 12, and Defensive MVP in the Huskies bowl game.
Deontae Cooper
University of Washington Football, Running Back
Deontae came to DM athletics after suffering three non contact ACL injuries. So many athletes would quit after a number of injuries, but not Deontae. He remained passionate about getting back on the field. We went right to work, strengthening all the muscles around the knee.
Deontae played the 2013 season, and made it through the entire season without an ACL injury. It was the first season he completed without an ACL injury, in four years.
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