Risk factors for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

• Sex: female
• Muscle imbalance between the quadriceps and hamstrings (weaker hamstrings)
• Weak quadriceps and hamstrings
• Playing sports that require sudden changes of direction and deceleration
• Incorrect technique for cutting, planting, pivoting, or jumping