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Infographic for systematic review that found that neuromuscular training reduces anterior cruciate ligament injury in female athletes


Last month we summarised the Petushek et al systematic review. The review concluded that neuromuscular training reduces anterior cruciate ligament injury in female athletes. Data from the meta-regression were used to produce a best-practice checklist that can be used to evaluate neuromuscular training programs.

You can evaluate how beneficial the injury prevention programs you provide are using this infographic. The algorithm illustrated in the infographic is based on data from the meta-regression analysis in the review.

Petushek EJ, et al. Evidence-based best-practice guidelines for preventing anterior cruciate ligament injuries in young female athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med 2019;47(7):1744-53

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