Over 95,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears occur each year(2). When you stop or turn quickly, this important tissue keeps the thigh bone (femur) from slipping forward over the shin bone (tibia) (1). Interestingly, many studies have shown that female soccer, basketball, and volleyball athletes have an ACL injury rate that is two to four times higher than males (5, 6). Most scientists agree that there are several factors that cause females to suffer more ACL injuries.
