ACL Injury

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Risk Factors

A narrow intercondylar notch has been associated with an increase in injuries to the ACL¹

Psychological considerations

Psychological readiness for RTS

Case Studies

Kyrie Irving 2024-2025 Season

During the 2024-2025 NBA season, Kyrie Irving is hyperextending his left knee as he approached the basket.

He was later diagnosed with an ACL tear.

This would be considered a contact ACL injury since he was impacted at his R abdomen and R leg which caused him to land improperly.

References

1.

Dutton M. Dutton’s Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention. 5th ed. McGraw Hill Education; 2020.