Sportsmetrics™ is the first and largest scientifically proven ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury prevention program, developed by Dr. Frank R. Noyes and the Cincinnati Sportsmedicine Research and Education Foundation (founded 1985) [cite: 2, 3, 6 in previous searches]. The program is a comprehensive, evidence-based training protocol designed to significantly reduce the risk of serious knee ligament injuries, particularly in female athletes who are at a 2-10 times higher risk [cite: 12 in previous searches, 18 in previous searches].
The software component is integral to the program's assessment phase. The program begins with a Sports Injury Test (SIT), which is facilitated by the proprietary Sports Injury Test App (available for iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision). This app allows certified professionals to take video of an athlete performing tests (like the drop jump, single leg squat, and single leg triple hop) and select specific frames to calculate objective measurements such as knee separation distance and joint angles. The software compares the athlete's performance to a research database to identify risk factors associated with strength, coordination, and body alignment, providing a baseline for customized training [cite: 2, 7 in previous searches].
The program itself is a 6-week, 3-session-per-week protocol [cite: 12 in previous searches] comprising five key components: Dynamic Warm-up (WIPP), Plyometric/Jump Training, Speed, Agility, and Conditioning, Strength Training, and Flexibility [cite: 7 in previous searches, 9 in previous searches].
Target users are physical therapists, athletic trainers, sports medicine centers, and orthopaedic surgeons who become certified instructors. Use cases include primary ACL injury prevention, athletic performance enhancement (increasing jump height and strength), and post-rehabilitation "Return to Play" protocols [cite: 7 in previous searches, 9 in previous searches, 16 in previous searches].