
Episode #2
ACL Injuries: From Prevention to Performance
<p>Ontario Athletic Therapists (ATs) welcome insights from Carmen Bott, an ACL expert, on supporting athletes from assessment through full recovery and preventing repeat ACL injuries. </p><b>Total Volume:</b> Roughly 17,000 surgical ACL procedures annually in Canada. <b>Injuries vs. Surgeries:</b> Between 100,000 and 200,000 total ACL injuries happen across Canada yearly, meaning only a portion result in reconstruction surgery. <b>Demographics:</b> Most injuries and subsequent surgeries happen in active individuals aged 15 to 45 involved in pivoting or high-demand sports. <p>Carmen Bott holds a master's degree in exercise science, is a strength and conditioning specialist, a practicing kinesiologist, and a fr...



