ACL Research Retreat VII: An Update on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factor Identification, Screening, and Prevention

The seventh Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Research Retreat was held last Mar 19, 2015-Mar 21, 2015, in Greensboro, NC. The retreat brought together clinicians and researchers to present and discuss the most recent advances in ACL injury epidemiology, risk factor identification, and injury risk screening and prevention strategies. For effective injury prevention, prospective risk factors for ACL injury should be established before preventive measures are introduced. Abnormal movement strategies may be modifiable and can be targeted in injury prevention. Injury-prevention programs have been shown to reduce the incidence of ACL injuries. However, overall ACL injury rates and the associated sex disparity have not yet diminished. The authors still have much to learn in order to maximize the effectiveness of these programs, determine areas for improvement, and establish highly sensitive screening tools to target prevention efforts at those with the greatest risk for injury.