What is the ACL and
Why is it so Important?

Youth Sports Injuries

4 million children and adolescents
suffer sports injuries every year

Statistics are overwhelming

Youth ACL injuries are on the rise

Single Sport in High School?

Overuse injuries are a risk

Stacy King PT

Treating individuals in the DC area
since 1999

Stacy E. King, PT, DPT, OCS, CIMT, CSCS

Stacy King is a dedicated physical therapist who has been treating individuals in the Washington, DC area since 1999. Dr. King maintains the highest practice standards. Staying current on the research and advancing her clinical skills is what motivates her to give the most skilled physical therapy she can to all her patients. She also has a passion for Pilates and personal training and has been working with clients on a one on one basis since 1994 to assist them in attaining their personal fitness goals. Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, she will help guide you in the right direction.

What is the ACL and why is it so important?

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four main knee ligaments, which holds the femur and tibia together. The ACL's job is to keep the tibia from coming too far forward from the femur.

The most serious potential consequence of an ACL injury is an early onset of osteoarthritis in the knee joint. Other problems include lost time from school or work, poorer academic performance, damage to other major structures in the knee such as the meniscus, and high cost of rehabilitation and surgery.

There are also psychological issues of anger and depression from loss of the ability to participate in athletics that may last for a very long time. Learn more

arrow-circle-iconYouth Sports Injuries

Statistics show that approximately 4 million children and adolescents suffer sports injuries every year. 50% of those injuries are overuse injuries, the majority of which are preventable with proper training, techniques and better equipment. (stopsportsinjuries.org) Learn more

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Dr. King is a certified Sportsmetrics™ trainer and offers classes in the Washington, DC area.