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- Additional research, specifically prospective, longitudinal studies (Lomander et al., 2007)
- Evaluations of the effectiveness of current procedural methods for long-term prognosis
- Evaluation of post diagnostic test accuracy (Renstrom, et al., 2008)
- External and internal risk profile (Renstrom, et al., 2008)
- Benefits/risks of surgical versus non-surgical interventions (Lomander, et al., 2007)
- Studies ten-year post-injury about long-term disability issues (Renstrom, et al., 2008; Parkkari, et al., 2008)
- Education and training: Trainers, coaches, parents, team health professionals, as well as the athletes, need to have best practices knowledge available. Including:
- awareness of anatomic and neuromuscular differences between male and female athletes (Lal, Hoch, 2007; Renstrom, et al., 2008)
- Effect of hormonal factors (Lal, Hoch, 2007; Renstrom, et al., 2008)
- Misconceptions about strength training (Lal, Hoch, 2007; Renstrom, et al., 2008)
- Effects of weather on the playing surface
- Shoe/cleat considerations (Renstrom, et al., 2008; Giugliano, Solomon, 2007)
- Prior knee injury predilection to higher re-injury risk
- Overall athleticism and skill level of the athlete (Renstrom, et al., 2008; Parkkari, et al., 2008)