What is the ACL? Knee injuries, in addition to ankle injuries, are among the most prevalent sports injuries. The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the knee’s primary stabilisers and performs a key role in reducing rotational forces on the knee joint. It also acts to reduce anterior (forwards) movement of the tibia (shin bone) […]

35,000 head injuries happen annually in New Zealand and while most people associate concussion with sports, data from ACC show the majority happen in daily life. 70% of concussions recover in 14 days, and 95% recover within 4-6 weeks.