We figure there HAS to be a genetic tendency for this to run in familes. Three of my four children and my husband have all had ACL ruptures and surgeries ... and that doesn't count the additional meniscus surgeries! But, we'd love to know if there is any documented proof or medical studies that have been done regarding this.
2006-07-13 07:06:55 · 2 answers · asked by Diana A 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
We figure there HAS to be a genetic tendency for this to run in familes. Three of my four children and my husband have all had ACL ruptures and surgeries ... and that doesn't count the additional meniscus surgeries! But, we'd love to know if there is any documented proof or medical studies that have been done regarding this. And, yes, they're all really athletic. All of the injuries have been on a football field or basketball court.
2006-07-13 07:16:24 · update #1
There is a genetic propensity for the ligaments and soft tissues to be less strong perhaps or even loose, so to speak. This is a very distinct possibility the same way that certain other physical traits run genetically. My advice would be to strengthen what you can around the knee joint in order to take some of the weight-bearing responsibility away from the vulnerable area. Strengthen quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves.
2006-07-13 07:18:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they all athletically inclined?
2006-07-13 14:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋