The Hidden Epidemic in Women's Sports: Breaking Down the ACL Injury Crisis The alarming rise in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among young female athletes has become a disturbing trend that cannot be ignored.
While the numbers are staggering, the reasons behind this epidemic are complex and multifaceted.
The Silent Suffering of Female Athletes Girls and young women are three to six times more likely to suffer ACL tears than their male counterparts.