ACL Prevention Program

An ACL injury may sideline any athlete for 6-12 months.
Knee ligament injury rates are 2-10 times higher in female athletes than in male athletes. The majority of these injuries are non-contact, occurring in sports that involve pivoting, cutting or jumping. The ACL controls the pivoting and forward motion of the knee joint, along with the hamstrings muscles. If these muscles are not adequately prepared, jumping/twisting motions may create forces, which can tear the ACL.

What can I do to reduce the risk of serious knee injury?
Towson Sports Medicine offers a training program proven to decrease knee injuries in athletes, particularly female athletes. It is a six-week jump training program that is comprised of a dynamic warm-up, jump/plyometric drills, strength training and flexibility exercises.

It has been proven to:

• Reduce the risk of serious knee injury
• Increase vertical jump height
• Improve hamstrings to quadriceps strength
• Improve landing mechanics and reduce side-to-side movements at the knee

Athletes:  You can sign up for this program.

Coaches:  You can learn how you can incorporate this program into your team's conditioning routine.

If you are interested in the ACL injury prevention program, please call Stephanie Adams at:

410-357-8847 X 1273.