The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand has begun https://lnkd.in/g7AqxK8e.
As anticipation builds for the action, captivating stories, and intense drama of the 32 teams competing, sidelined stars with significant injuries (especially ACL) have dimmed the event. While common in every sport, injuries are particularly prevalent in women’s soccer. In fact, women are twice as likely as men to sustain Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries. (source) The article below sheds light on the various challenges and important information on the topic.
Unfortunately, despite the advancements in equipment, facilities, and education on the range of factors impacting injury for sports care and performance professionals, injuries have not decreased. This begs the question: should we break away from or add to conventional practices and explore new and innovative approaches? Rachel Frank, MD, associate professor of orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine had some thoughts and experiences highlighted in this article.
https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/world-cup-shines-light-on-acl-injury-bias-toward-women
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