ACL Injuries in Youth Sports: Why Females are 2-10 Times More Likely Than Males to Tear The ACL
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are a common and debilitating injury in sports, and unfortunately, youth females are more susceptible to a torn ACL compared to males. But why? Why do we see more female athletes tearing their ACL? What can females do to decrease their risk? In this article, we uncover the factors behind …