A New Technique Could Heal One of the Most Common—And Catastrophic—Injuries in Sports

View in Browser  SHOP TRAINING PLANS SUBSCRIBE THIS WEEK'S MUST-READ A New Technique Could Heal One of the Most Common—And Catastrophic—Injuries in Sports Even if you'd rather watch sports than play them, you probably know that the anterior cruciate ligament—a half-inch-wide ribbon of collagen fibers connecting your thigh and shinbones—is the china vase of connective tissue: easy to break, notoriously hard to repair. "We were always taught ACLs can't possibly heal," says Australia-based sports physician Tom Cross, MBBS. "That if you want to go back to pivoting sports, you have to have a reconstruction"—a painstaking procedure in which a surgeon builds you a new ACL from a graft. The only alternative: close to a year of rehab, in the hope that you'll be able to compensate for the injured ligament with muscle and strength and control." READ MORE How to Pack a Hiking Backpack Our editors' favorite trail-ready gear to keep you safe, happy, and healthy in the backcountry. READ MORE High-Fiber Ultra-Processed Foods Claim They're Good for You. A Dietitian Says It's More Complicated Than That. Why eating a high-fiber protein bar isn't exactly the same as eating fiber in an apple. READ MORE Our Latest Strong Talk Podcast: Actor Frank Grillo Talks Fitness, Longevity, and Steroids in Hollywood One of the most reliable action stars in movies drops knowledge on martial arts training and how superhero stars get jacked. READ MORE Your Body Transformation Starts Here! Get Free Workouts Straight to Your Inbox. Let us build the workouts for you, so you can focus on going hard. READ MORE The 2025 MH NFL All-Strong Team: Our Picks for the Most Physically Impressive Players in the League These players stand out even in the rarefied ranks of pro athletes for their exploits on the field and in the weight room. READ MORE Steph Curry on Building His Confidence: 'I Compare Myself to Myself' In an excerpt from his new book, 'Shot Ready,' the sharpshooter shares the lessons and skills that has made him into the NBA player he is today. READ MORE The Best of Men's Health We Tested Over a Dozen LED Face Masks. These 7 Deliver Real Results. READ MORE  The 38 Best Movies of 2025 So Far (And 26 More We Can't Wait For) READ MORE  READ MORE  READ MORE  Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Men's Health is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2025 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779