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Teenage girls are most likely to tear their ACLs. Parents say more must be done to protect them
Sports fans hear often about high-profile athletes like U.S. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn tearing their ACLs, and many ACL injuries are chalked up to bad luck or a part of sports that will continue to happen at all competitive levels. Still, high school-age female athletes suffer these injuries at much higher rates than their male counterparts - up to eight times more likely, one study says - and adults, most often in noncontact situations in sports that require fast changes in direction, researchers say.
Source: AP News
Rotator cuff tears are a normal part of aging, but pain isn`t inevitable
While falls and other injuries can cause acute injury to the rotator cuff, most abnormalities are the result of everyday use of the muscles. That doesn't mean everybody will experience pain and loss of function, however.
Source: Medical Xpress
When it comes to ACL injury, a dollar of prevention is worth more than seven dollars of cure
An analysis of high school soccer players suggests that incorporating a lower extremity injury prevention program results in fewer anterior cruciate ligament tears and a big reduction in health care expenses.
Source: Science Daily
Teeing up good health: Tips for preventing golf injuries
While sports news headlines may focus on injuries affecting professional golfers, including Achilles tendon problems, back and ankle issues, most golf injuries are not sudden. They develop over time and are often preventable with proper warm-up, strength, and mechanics.
Source: Medical Xpress
How to Treat an MCL Sprain
MCL injuries frequently occur while participating in sports. They are usually caused by twisting, cutting (making quick directional changes), or bending movements.
Source: Verywell Health