Female athletes have an increased risk of ACL (knee ligament) injuries over male athletes. This is the most common injury to affect women athletes of all ages. ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament and this ligament is commonly torn or damaged in knee injuries. Women athletes need to be aware of the potential risk and take the proper steps to prevent injury as much as possible.
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ACL or knee injuries are common in
sports and activities that require a sudden change of direction such as
basketball or soccer. They can also happen from trauma such as a big
fall or car accident. Usually they do not result from direct contact but
rather from the twisting motion like when an athlete has her feet
planted firmly but moves the torso in the other direction. This can
happen when landing from a jump, pivoting or other twisting motions.
Why Does it Happen More Often to Women?
No one knows exactly why women are more susceptible to this type of injury but there are many theories. One theory is The Q-angle, which refers to the anatomical differences in men and women. Other theories involve the female anatomy of the knee joint, hormones, muscular fatigue, biomechanics and movement patterns and neuromuscular patterns. It could also be a combination of these things which leads to the increased risk in women.
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