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Why Female Footballers Suffer More Knee Injuries Than Men

The Sporting

JUNE 19, 2024

Anatomical, biomechanical, hormonal and training factors play a part in women having a greater risk of ACL injury, as does footwear. Considering the differences between a man’s foot and a woman’s foot, a gender-neutral or unisex pair of boots is liable to be seriously detrimental for both men’s and women’s feet and biomechanics.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Children have shorter limbs and different leverage points compared to adults, which influences their biomechanics during movements like throwing, kicking, or running. As children grow older, this conditional approval can encourage a cycle of anxiety and fear of failure. Prior to puberty, growth patterns can be erratic.

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Why Female Footballers Suffer More Knee Injuries Than Men

THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

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