A torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) can be a major setback for athletes. Even after surgery and traditional rehab exercises, many athletes face a high chance (about 25%) of reinjuring their knee. This begs the question: Is there a better way to prepare the body and mind for a safe return to sport? Recent research suggests the answer may lie in adding tasks that challenge both the body and the brain—something called “cognitive-motor” tasks. In other words, focusing not jus