Sports Medicine

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the key structures for the stability of the knee. Its injury is common in athletes and in people who perform sudden twisting movements or changes of direction. What is the anterior cruciate ligament and what is its function? The ACL is a ligament located in the centre of the knee....

What is sports medicine? It is the branch of medicine focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries related to physical activity.Main objectives of sports medicineInjury prevention: Through physical conditioning programmes and safe training techniques.Optimisation of physical performance: Designing personalised plans that maximise athletic ability.Rehabilitation...