Pediatricians recommend training to prevent ACL tears

By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doctors who work with schools and sports organizations should encourage training to reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament tears, according to a leading group of U.S. pediatricians. The clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) also includes information for doctors to diagnose and treat the ligament tears, which have been increasing among young athletes - especially girls. "The Academy wanted to put together a clinical report that updates pediatricians and the general public about all three of these issues," Dr. Cynthia LaBella told Reuters Health. LaBella is the lead author of the report published in the AAP's journal Pediatrics.



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