Female athletes are much more likely than males to endure serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injuries, according to Loyola University Medical Center orthopedic surgeon Dr. Pietro Tonino. Dr. Tonino believes these injuries could be prevented by completing preseason conditioning, as well as learning and practicing landing techniques after jumping. Tonino and several other orthopedic surgeons are seeing an unusual number of knee injuries in women athletes, spanning from middle school age to professional athletes...
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ACL Knee Injuries Occur More Frequently In Female Athletes
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