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Neuromuscular Training

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Updated January 02, 2008

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Definition: A method used to "teach" your body better habits for knee stability. By training your knee to move in a certain way, especially when jumping, landing, and pivoting, you can maintain a more stable position of the knee joint.

Several studies have shown neuromuscular training programs can reduce the chance of an ACL injury.

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