Exercise for Knee Injury Prevention: A Summary of Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendations-Using the Evidence to Guide Physical Therapist Practice.

Abstract

Knee ligament injuries can be debilitating, costly, and negatively impact an athlete's ability to return to the sport he or she loves. Published and anecdotal evidence has identified modifiable risk factors of muscle function and movement patterns that affect knee ligaments. The purpose of a new clinical practice guideline, published in the September 2018 issue of JOSPT, was to develop evidence-informed recommendations regarding exercise-based knee injury prevention programs for athletes. Objectives also included investigating the cost-effectiveness, dosing, and efficacy of these programs, based on sport. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(9):732-733. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.0508.