ACL tears are frequently discussed in sports media and are a major concern for high school athletes participating in court or field sports. Nearly every competitive athlete knows someone who has torn their ACL and undergone the extensive physical therapy required for recovery. This raises the question: what exactly is the ACL?

We have all heard the term “plyometric” before, but what really are plyometrics? I am sure if I asked you to list some, you could name a few, and may list some exercises that your high school coach told you are plyometrics but really are not. Jumping, sprinting, throwing, cutting, hopping, to name a few. But what really are plyometrics?