Most ACL tears occur during sports like basketball, football, soccer and skiing. ACL injuries usually occur when you slow down suddenly, pivot with a firmly planted foot, or twist/overextend the knee, causing stress to the knee and stretching the ACL beyond its limit. Landing awkwardly from a jump can also cause an ACL injury.
ACL injuries tend to occur more often in women than men, although the exact reason for this is unclear. Some experts have suggested it may be due to differences in anatomy, hormones, strength or conditioning. Research has shown that wearing cleats during aggressive pivoting activities may increase the risk of ACL injuries.
To diagnose a torn ACL, healthcare providers will need to know as much detail as possible about how the injury occurred. Details may include
How the injury felt and whether you heard/felt your knee pop
Whether the injury swelled immediately afterward
Whether you were unable to continue being physically active.
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