Title | Risk factors associated with noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2002 |
Authors | Lephart SM, Ferris CM, Fu FH |
Journal | Instr Course Lect |
Volume | 51 |
Pagination | 307-10 |
Date Published | 2002 |
ISSN | 0065-6895 |
Keywords | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Female, Humans, Risk Factors, Sex Characteristics, Sex Factors |
Abstract | The cause of ACL injury in female athletes is multifactorial, with both intrinsic and extrinsic factors contributing. Health care professionals need to educate female athletes, their coaches, and their parents about the two most important factors, neuromuscular and biomechanical, that cause injury, in addition to strategies and exercises that may prevent injuries. |
Alternate Journal | Instr Course Lect |
PubMed ID | 12064117 |