Proactive ACL Assessment
About the Appointment
Protect. Perform. Prevent. At Pryde Athletics & Physical Therapy, our ACL Preventative Assessment is a comprehensive screening designed to identify risk factors that predispose athletes—especially female athletes—to ACL injuries. Utilizing a combination of orthopedic testing, movement analysis, and neuromuscular assessments, this evaluation helps us detect biomechanical inefficiencies and create a customized plan to reduce injury risk and enhance athletic performance. Who is this for? Female athletes aged 12–30 in high-risk sports (soccer , volleyball , basketball , lacrosse ) Athletes with previous knee injuries or a family history of ACL tears Coaches & parents looking to take a proactive approach to injury prevention What’s Included: Orthopedic & Functional Movement Screening Joint laxity, lower limb alignment & prior injury history Range of motion and ligament integrity checks Biomechanical Movement Analysis Video analysis of jump landings, deceleration, and cutting drills Detection of risky movement patterns (like knee valgus) Strength & Stability Testing Glute, hamstring, hip, and core strength testing Single-leg balance and control assessments Neuromuscular Control Testing Reaction time & proprioception testing under sport-specific stress Customized Risk Profile & Report Personalized summary of findings Targeted injury prevention plan with corrective exercises Why It Matters: Over 70% of ACL injuries are non-contact and largely preventable Targeted training + early screening = up to 88% risk reduction Follow-Up Services: Enrollment in ACL Injury Prevention Training Programs Coach & trainer collaboration Optional re-testing every 3–6 months for progress tracking