JOE BLACK: Understanding the ACL

In the high-stakes world of athletics, few injuries carry the weight of an ACL tear. Sports medicine specialist Joe Black emphasizes that prevention, not reaction, remains the cornerstone of modern care. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Black notes that sports medicine professionals continually seek methods to stop injuries before they start. By collaborating directly with coaches, they design training protocols aimed at both avoiding ACL damage and reducing its severity when it does occur. Their shared goal: keep athletes on the field and out of the operating room.