| 622 | Friday, April 2, 2004 |
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| 10:15 AM-12:15 PM | Convention Center:356/357 |
| NASPE/National Council of Athletic Training |
| The ACL Injury Problem: Strategies for Screening and Prevention |
| Girls and women who play basketball and soccer are much more likely to injure the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee than their male cohorts. A concerted effort by all who work with female athletes--whether coaches, physical educators, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, or parents--is needed to reduce this gender gap. Attendees will improve their ability to contribute to ACL injury prevention efforts through this experiential workshop. Learn to translate laboratory lessons into on-court/on-field applications, recognize risky behavior, perform simple screening tests, and guide players in activities to develop lower extremity strength, balance and perceptual-motor skills. |
Keyword(s): athletics/sports, gender issues, safety/injury prevention
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| Speaker: Patricia A. Buchanan, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH |