Landing Risks and Female ACL Tears
Here are the risk factors relate to our female athletes and contribute to their higher rates of ACL injuries.
Five Reasons Why Females Are More Likely to Tear Their ACL
On average, female athletes are 4-5 times more likely to tear their ACL than their male counterparts. Here’s why…
5 Differences in The Female ACL
One of the major reasons that females experience more ACL tears than their male counterparts is that they have inherent physiological differences.
Why Do Females Have More ACL Tears?
I've been in a unique position to observe some of the factors that contribute to the fact that our female athletes have more knee injuries then their male counterparts
Alex Morgan: From ACL Injury to World Cup Champion
Chances are, if you are a soccer player, you will have to deal with a knee injury at some point. And if you do, let Alex Morgan be your inspiration!
How The Top Female Athletes Bounce Back from Injury
From soccer to basketball to volleyball and beyond, the risk for injury is always there for female athletes.
Female ACL Injury Statistics
It's not a secret that female athletes have a higher risk of tearing the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
Which High School Sport Has the Most ACL Tears in Female Athletes
Unfortunately, an ACL tear can be a major setback the health and well-being of the young athlete.
Loose-Jointed Athletes and ACL Tears
Ok, so some people are loose-jointed. But why does it matter? Here's why. Hyper-lax female athletes actually have a 4-5 times higher ACL risk than other female athletes.
Does The Landing Position of the Foot Play a Role in ACL Injuries?
We’ve talked about the way some of our female athletes land when jumping as a risk factor for ACL injury. It turns out, it may be more than just whether or not the knee turns inward.