• Training
  • 18/09/2025
  • UK

Valgus Moment

Description

Dr Laurie Hiemstra gives her expert insights and discusses the risk factors associated with ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries, emphasizing the significance of valgus external rotation where the knee collapses inward. She references numerous studies that investigate various elements contributing to the risk of ACL injuries and highlight the differences in injury prevalence between males and females. The core takeaway relayed is the critical role of the valgus moment; an excessive inward bending of the knee can lead to ACL tears.


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DOI: 10.1302/3114-251212

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