Despite the fact that there are similar injuries in men and women’s rugby, women should not be viewed merely as smaller versions of men.
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We’re experiencing a great sporting and cultural moment. But the Women’s World Cup needs to be more than a four-week football festival.
ACL injuries aren’t just a problem for professional athletes.
Gender disparities in sport extend to injuries too. Female soccer players are at greater risk for ACL tears than males and it is clear immediate action is needed to address the non-biological factors for the injury.
ACL injuries are the most serious kind of knee damage and they are more prevalent in female footballers.
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