Young, female athletes are 2-8 times more likely to sustain an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury than their male counterparts. Should an injury occur, it can take six to twelve months to rehabilitate and fully return to their desired sport. But what most people don’t know, is that many ACL tears are caused by non-contact injuries which can often be prevented with pre-season training and improved movement strategies. How Does an ACL Injury Occur, and What is It? The ACL