“…The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in Alpine skiing has increased in the past 2 decades (Bechtel, Ellman, & Jordon, 1984;Feagin et al, 1987;Hauser & Schaff, 1987;Howe & Johnson, 1982;Johnson, Ettlinger, & Shealy, 1991;McConkey, 1986). This increase has been associated at least partly with changes in the design of ski boots and the design and release settings of bindings (Bally, Boreiko, Bonjour, & Brown, 1989;Figueras et al, 1987;Johnson, Ettlinger, Campbell, & Pope, 1980;Johnson, Ettlinger, & Shealy, 1989;Johnson et al, 1991).…”