According to the Academy of Pediatrics, the rate of pediatric ACL tears has increased 2.3% annually for the past 20 years. With the increased rate of incidence, it is likely most of us know a youth athlete, or know of a youth athlete, who has injured their ACL.

What is causing the increase in these injuries? Who is more susceptible? And what does recovery look like for these youth athletes—when can they return to play?

In this episode of Move Forward Radio, physical therapist Neeraj Baheti discusses who is more predisposed to these injuries and what they can expect for a recovery.

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Neeraj Baheti, PT, is a board-certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy and a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy in Oakland, California. Also a strength and conditioning coach, he specializes in youth sports injury and prevention, such as ACL and running injuries, and motion analysis.