Risk And Prevention Of Knee Injuries In Women

Adolescent and young adult females are at a 2-4 fold greater risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury of the knee compared to similarly trained males. The goal of our research is to understand the underlying factors that increase a female’s susceptibility for both primary and secondary knee injuries, how those risk factors develop and change during growth and development, and to develop effective interventions to mitigate that risk. 
Principle Investigators – Sandra j. Shultz, PhD, ATC; Randy J. Schmitz, phd, Atc