tHE FEMALE ACL
ACL Injury Prevention & Recovery for Female Athletes
With over 20 years of experience as the Head Team Physician for the U.S. Women's Alpine Ski Team, Dr. William Sterett is the foremost expert in treating the female ACL.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sterett has seen his share of knee injuries in world-class female athletes (and treated some of those knees personally). He's observed the factors that contribute to female athletes having more knee injuries than their male counterparts.
On this page, you'll find resources and actionable tips to help female athletes prevent and recover from knee injuries, so they can keep doing the activities they love!
Video Series: Female Athlete ACL Tear Information
Why are female athlete ACL injuries more prevalent than in their male counterparts? Dr. Sterett tackles the female ACL topic in a three-part video series.
Dr. Sterett talks about some of the possible options for surgery, and what women should keep in mind when approaching ACL rehab scenarios.
Female ACL Articles & Resources
As the leading female knee injury specialist, Dr. Sterett has spent his career helping female athletes with ACL tears get back to doing the activities they love. Here are a list of resources and articles detailing everything from the best graft choices for female athletes to preventing a second ACL tear.
Questions About the Female ACL?
Trusted by the U.S. Women's Alpine Ski Team, Dr. Sterett is proud to help everyone from professional female athletes to weekend warriors to high school students return to the sports they love. If you or a loved one is a female athlete with an ACL injury, contact Dr. Sterett today. Let’s get you back on your feet!