ACL Project Prevent

Reducing the risk of ACL injuries 

  • Research has shown that female athletes are 5-8 times more likely to tear their ACL than male athletes. 
  • ACL tears in female athletes are predominantly “non-contact” injuries. 
  • The risk of ACL tears is highest for soccer, lacrosse, basketball and volleyball athletes. 
  • Research has shown that participation in a performance training program can reduce the risk of ACL injury.  
  • Developing strength, power, balance, and agility, along with proper mechanics, are critical elements of reducing risk of ACL injuries. 
  • Every Catz training session focuses on building restance to injury and improving athletic performance

CATZ Research

Catz is currently working with several leading universities, including University of Southern California’s Division of Biokinesiology and Physical therapy in a National Institute of Health research project to study methods of reducing ACL injuries.  To learn more about the project, vist http://pt.usc.edu/ACLprojectprevent/