more girls have ACL injuries than boys

The first I’ve heard of this statistic. It sounds definitive.

Go to his blog on ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury and ask a question you might have on your mind. Dr. Marshall will get back to you with an answer. A special thanks to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for helping us educate our viewing audience on medical issues impacting our young athletes.

Click PLAY or watch an interview with Dr. David L. Marshall on Clubhouse Gas.

The ACL injury is one of the worst for gymnasts. It can usually be repaired, but often an entire competitive season is lost.

We need do everything we can to prevent it.

related post: overuse injuries in gymnastics

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