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Biomechanical Insights into Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligament Injuries: Implications for Prevention Strategies in Athletes
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Miss Charlotte Barker
30/12/2023
Biomechanical Insights into Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligament Injuries: Implications for Prevention Strategies in Athletes
This article penned by an orthopaedic surgeon explores the biomechanics of knee ligament injuries, focusing primarily on the medial and lateral collateral ligaments (MCL and LCL). Insight is given into how these crucial knee stabilising ligaments function and how they become injured during sports activities. The importance of understanding the…This article penned by an orthopaedic surgeon explores the biomechanics of knee ligament injuries, focusing primarily on the medial and lateral collateral ligaments (MCL and LCL). Insight is given into how these crucial knee stabilising ligaments function and how they become injured during sports activities. The importance of understanding the forces involved and subsequent ligament deformation, for successful injury prevention and treatment, is emphasised. Various prevention strategies such as strength training, flexibility exercises, correct sports techniques, use of braces, and athlete education are discussed. The expert contends that blending these insights into athlete training, awareness and education is vital for reducing injury risk and enhancing athletes' performance and safety.
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