Q: I’m recovering from ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) repair and have been released by the doctor. I am having trouble feeling the muscles “fire” when I train. What exercises will get the thigh ...

A new study finds the use of HGH treatment in patients that have undergone ACL reconstructive surgery may prevent the loss of muscle strength and weakness. After experiencing an ACL injury, a common ...

After an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, it's common to experience quadriceps weakness, which was thought to be caused primarily by muscle atrophy, or shrinkage. After an anterior ...

Objective We aimed to determine hip and lower-leg muscle strength in people after ACL injury compared with an uninjured control group (between people) and the uninjured contralateral limb (between ...

An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, more commonly known as the ACL, can end seasons for athletes — and these ...

A. There are four main ligaments that maintain stability of the knee. The MCL and LCL are important for side-to-side stability. These ligaments, when torn, have a good micro circulation and can ...

Fibula fractures are among the quickest forms of leg break to heal, as the fibula are the smaller of the two lower leg bones that form the outer part of the shin and are not weight-bearing. These ...

Footballers face a significant risk of ACL injuries, with female players being notably more susceptible. Research suggests ...