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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 .
Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Elite Female Soccer Players: cohort study in one Brazilian Team
The article "Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Elite Female Soccer Players: A Cohort Study in One Brazilian Team" investigates the risk factors for lower limb injuries in elite women's soccer. The study followed 27 players over four months, analyzing physical attributes such as trunk mobility, hip stability, and flexibility.
Incidence and burden of 671 injuries in professional women footballers: time to focus on context-specific injury risk reduction strategies
The article "Incidence and Burden of 671 Injuries in Professional Women Footballers: Time to Focus on Context-Specific Injury Risk Reduction Strategies" examines injury patterns in a professional women’s football team over two seasons.
Therapeutic Exercise Protocol for the Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Soccer Players with Dynamic Knee Valgus (RCT)
The article "Therapeutic Exercise Protocol for the Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Soccer Players with Dynamic Knee Valgus (RCT)" presents a study protocol aimed at reducing ACL injuries in female soccer players. Given that women are at a significantly higher risk for ACL injuries due to biomechanical and neuromuscular factors, the study introduces a 12-week intervention program focusing on players with dynamic knee valgus (DKV), a key risk factor.
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.