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March 3, 2026The Journal of Physiology0 citationsOpen Access

The knee's brake: Understanding increased anterior cruciate ligament injury in females

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MRMeghan RillingARAmelia Rilling

Key Points

  • Increased anterior cruciate ligament injury rates in females highlight a significant gender disparity.
  • Research indicates that gender differences in biomechanics may elevate injury risk by up to 50%.
  • Analysis of risk factors such as hormonal fluctuations and physical activity patterns contributes to understanding this trend.
  • This finding underscores the importance of tailored prevention strategies, particularly for female athletes.

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Rilling et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a759ecc6e9836116a1f504https://doi.org/10.1113/jp290571
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