No Association Between Static and Dynamic Postural Control and ACL Injury Risk in Female Elite Athletes (ptpodcast.com)

• Prospective study of 838 female elite athletes
• No association found between static/dynamic balance tests and ACL injury
• Challenges common belief that poor balance predicts ACL risk

"A prospective study of 838 female elite handball and football players found no association between static or dynamic postural control tests and ACL injury risk. This challenges the common assumption that poor balance predicts ACL injuries. Clinicians should reconsider using static balance tests as screening tools for ACL risk."