The relationship between anterior cruciate ligament injuries and transversus abdominis weakness: a matched case control study
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is associated with various consequences all over the knee (e.g. meniscal tear and osteoarthritis). Spinal core stabilizers play an important role in stabilizing the knee and preventing injury, but with minimal supporting evidence. Objective: To identify the relationship between non-contact ACL injury and core muscles weakness.