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  • Introduction and Content
  • What is the ACL?
  • How can an ACL be torn?
  • Why females?
  • What is the treatment?
  • Can this be prevented?
  • Interviews with Experts
  • Interviews with Athletes
  • Summary and Sources
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    • Home
    • Introduction and Content
    • What is the ACL?
    • How can an ACL be torn?
    • Why females?
    • What is the treatment?
    • Can this be prevented?
    • Interviews with Experts
    • Interviews with Athletes
    • Summary and Sources
  • Home
  • Introduction and Content
  • What is the ACL?
  • How can an ACL be torn?
  • Why females?
  • What is the treatment?
  • Can this be prevented?
  • Interviews with Experts
  • Interviews with Athletes
  • Summary and Sources

The ACL Phenomenon: All About ACL Tears in Female Athletes

The ACL Phenomenon: All About ACL Tears in Female AthletesThe ACL Phenomenon: All About ACL Tears in Female AthletesThe ACL Phenomenon: All About ACL Tears in Female Athletes

ACL tears in female athletes are, unfortunately, becoming more and more common. It is important for female athletes to be aware of this injury. Hopefully, this website will provide viewers with the necessary knowledge of this topic. From discussing why this happens, how to prevent it, and much more. 

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“ACL Tear & Injury: Symptoms & Recovery.” Cleveland Clinic, 2 August 2023, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16576-acl-tear. Accessed 4 August 2024.

“Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries.” University of Michigan Health, https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/cmc/knee/acl. Accessed 4 August 2024.

“Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury or Tear.” Johns Hopkins Medicine, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/acl-injury-or-tear. Accessed 4 August 2024.

“Anterior Cruciate Ligament Knee Injury - StatPearls.” NCBI, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499848/. Accessed 4 August 2024.

“National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury.” NCBI, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5800728/. Accessed 4 August 2024.

O'Kane, John, and Jordyn Eisenhard. “ACL TEARS IN THE FEMALE ATHLETE: TRAIN IT OR SPRAIN IT.” Sports Medicine Today, https://www.sportsmedtoday.com/acl-tears-in-the-female-athlete:-train-it-or-sprain-it-van-27.htm. Accessed 4 August 2024.

Wedro, Benjamin. “Torn ACL Meaning, Symptoms, Treatment, Surgery, Recovery Time.” MedicineNet, https://www.medicinenet.com/torn_acl/article.htm. Accessed 4 August 2024.

“Why Women Have More ACL Injuries Than Men.” Northwestern Medicine, https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/Why-Women-Have-More-ACL-Injuries-Than-Men. Accessed 4 August 2024.

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