girls first become susceptible to ACL injuries at age 12. Girls develop a 20-30% smaller ACL than boys.
Dr. Sandy Shultz, Kinesiology professor and director of the Center for Women’s Health and Wellness. Dr. Shultz is focused on optimizing the ACL development while it’s growing.
If we can screen for these developmental signs before we get to that point, we can potentially prevent some injuries
Kinesiology professor discusses ACL injuries in young females
Posted on September 30, 2024