Puberty may evoke a range of memories, from acne to awkward moments. But chances are, this uncomfortable time period may not make you think immediately of your knees. Maybe it should.
Research suggests that some of the physical changes females first experience during puberty may contribute to their risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. UNCG expert Sandra Shultz, who is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and the director for the Center for Women’s Health and Wellness, has devoted her career to generating cutting-edge research on this topic.
Shultz is not only a leading researcher in ACL risk and prevention with more than $1.6 million in grant funding and more than 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts; she also brings 13 years of firsthand experience from her prior position as the associate director of Athletic Training Services at the University of California Los Angeles.