FACTS & STATS:
70% of all ACL injuries are non-contact injuries
High school and collegiate age women are 3 to 4 times more likely to suffer non-contact ACL injury than males competing in the same sports.
In the US, 20,000 to 80,000 high school female athletes experience ACL injuries each year.
Despite treatment, knee and ankle injuries increase risk of premature osteoarthritis.
ACL injuries, typically, require surgery and rehabilitation costing anywhere between $17,000 to $25,000 per injury.
Expanding body of research shows that prevention works. See LaBella, C.R. Huxford M.R., et al. Effect of Neuromuscular Warm-up on Injuries in Female Soccer & Basketball Athletes in Urban Public Schools Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Med. 165 (11), Nov. 2011.
The Sportsmetrics Difference
Why choose Sportsmetrics as your go to for ACL injury prevention and performance improvement training? Sportsmetrics is the first and largest ACL injury prevention program scientifically proven to decrease serious knee ligament injuries in female athletes. Developed by Dr. Frank Noyes and a team of athletic trainers, physical therapists, and researchers; Sportsmetrics is not just another plyometric training program. Jumping drills are used to teach the athlete to preposition the entire body safely when jumping landing. The selection and progression of these exercises are designed for neuromuscular retraining proceeding from simple jumping drills to multi-directional, single-foot hops and plyometrics with an emphasis on quick turnover. A solid foundation of strength, coordination and overall physical conditioning is required for athletes to attain their highest potential in their sport-specific skills.
This six-week jump training program incorporates proper stretching, special plyometric exercises and weight training. Sportsmetrics focuses on developing overall leg strength as well as improving balance in strength from the front to the back of the thigh. Through specialized progression of jump/plyometric drills, athletes learn proper techniques for jumping and landing; increase overall leg strength; improve symmetry in right-to-left leg power and improve vertical jump.
Sportsmetric training consists of five components:
- Dynamic Warm-up: The dynamic warm-up prepares the body for training with functional based activities that use sport specific motions. It raises core body temperature, increases blood flow to the muscles and improves flexibility, balance and co-ordination. After completing this warm-up, the athlete will be physically prepared for training.
- Plyometrics/Jump Training: The core of the Sportsmetrics program, plyometrics are used with focus on correct jumping technique and are divided into three, two-week phases. Each two-week phase has a different training focus and the exercises change correspondingly. Plyometrics develop muscle control and strength critical for reducing the risk of knee injury and also for increasing jump height.
- Speed, Agility, and Conditioning: With emphasis on body alignment and
technique, Sportsmetrics provides structured speed, agility, and conditioning guidance. A combination of agility, speed, and conditioning drills are used to focus on development of endurance, explosive power and improved technique. - Strength Training: The strength portion of Sportsmetrics has been redesigned to incorporate a full range of exercises for increasing muscle as well as conditioning the body. The program can be incorporated with machine weights or with the use of body weight. This program focuses on core stability and upper and lower body improvement.
- Flexibility Stretching: is essential to achieve maximum muscle length to allow muscles to work with power through complete range of motion. This is important for decreasing injury and post-training muscle soreness. Like the rest of the training components in Sportsmetrics, stretches are performed as part of the training session.
We have a certified Sportsmetrics trainer on staff by the name of Julia Maienbrook. She is an exercise specialist and has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. She works with travel sports leagues, local schools, and the Grand Blanc Parks & Recreation Department to host her training programs. You can also take advantage of this program privately at our Grand Blanc location. For more information on how to sign up for this program or to get your team signed up, please call (810) 695-8700 and ask for Julia.
Train with Advanced Physical Therapy Center and Sportsmetrics to reduce your risk of injury AND enhance competitive athletic performance!
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