ACL injuries with female athletes

[Arnel Aguinaldo]

Hi to all Netters:

I thought this article would be of interest to my fellow trainers and
biomechanists:

http://www.uniontrib.com/sports/preps/991102-0010_1s2p-preptu.html

It addresses the high susceptibility of ACL injuries in female athletes
compared to the male counterparts. A number of factors (estrogen, anatomy,
H:Q ratios, fatigue) lead to such a higher incidence but no single factor
can be considered a significant factor, at least not yet anyway.

Happy reading,
Arnel


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Arnel Aguinaldo, M.A.
Biomechanical Engineer
Athletic Training Intern

San Diego State University
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA
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Hi to all Netters:

I thought this article would be of interest to my fellow trainers and
biomechanists:

http://www.uniontrib.com/sports/preps/991102-0010_1s2p-preptu.html

It addresses the high susceptibility of ACL injuries in female
athletes compared to the male counterparts.  A number of factors
(estrogen, anatomy, H:Q ratios, fatigue) lead to such a higher incidence
but no single factor can be considered a significant factor, at least not
yet anyway.

Happy reading,
Arnel


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Arnel Aguinaldo, M.A.
Biomechanical Engineer
Athletic Training Intern

San Diego State University
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA
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