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Why Women Are at Greater Risk for ACL Injury When They Jump

Women are at greater risk for knee injuries than men, especially an ACL tear. Now a new study adds insight as to why women suffer from more torn anterior cruciate ligaments than men. Find out more and discover ways to reduce your risk for a torn ACL.

December 1, 2013

Sports Injuries in Women: Why Women Are at Greater Risk for ACL Injuries

What could be more frustrating than being sidelined by an injury? Women are at higher risk for certain types of sports injuries, especially tears involving the anterior cruciate ligaments in the knees. Find out why females experience more ACL tears and what steps they can take to prevent them.

July 1, 2012

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Why Women Are at Greater Risk for ACL Injury When They Jump

Sports Injuries in Women: Why Women Are at Greater Risk for ACL Injuries