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ACL Injuries in Women’s Football: The Professionalisation Mismatch
The article discusses a problem in women's football called the “professionalisation mismatch” . This refers to how the sport is rapidly growing and demanding more from players, but the support and resources provided haven't kept up . Despite women's football becoming more professional over the last two decades, the number of serious knee injuries, specifically ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears, has stayed about the same .
Knee and ACL injury rates in NCAA soccer players: an epidemiological study of 10 consecutive seasons
This study examines knee and ACL injury rates in NCAA men’s and women’s soccer over 10 seasons (2009-2019). Using data from the NCAA Injury Surveillance Program, researchers found that knee injuries were more common in women’s soccer than in men’s, with an injury rate of 14.87 per 10,000 athlete exposures (AEs) compared to 10.81 in men’s soccer.
Effect of Q angle on some performance parameters in adolescent female football players
The article "Effect of Q Angle on Some Performance Parameters in Adolescent Female Football Players" examines how the Q angle (the angle formed by the quadriceps and patellar tendon) influences lower limb performance in young female footballers. The study finds that a larger Q angle negatively affects vertical jump performance, as it alters knee biomechanics and reduces mechanical efficiency.
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female football. What is the current reality?
The article "Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Football: What is the Current Reality?" examines the alarming increase in ACL injuries among female soccer players, particularly in youth athletes.