Risk factors associated with noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes.

TitleRisk factors associated with noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2002
AuthorsLephart SM, Ferris CM, Fu FH
JournalInstr Course Lect
Volume51
Pagination307-10
Date Published2002
ISSN0065-6895
KeywordsAnterior 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 JournalInstr Course Lect
PubMed ID12064117