Studies have indicated that women tend to land with different mechanics than their male counterparts. This has proven to be a factor in the high rate of ACL tears among our female athletes.
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Health Q&A: the Female Athlete's Triad
It's not just the ladies at the top of the podium who face pressure. Many female athletes are becoming more susceptible to this female athlete's triad.
Why Do Loose-Jointed People Have More ACL Tears?
Are you loose-jointed? Dr. Sterett talks about why you have a 5x greater risk of suffering an ACL tear.