Unraveling the Gender Disparity: Investigating the Factors Behind Women’s Higher ACL Injury Risk

Author/ Authors/ Presenter/ Presenters/ Panelists:

Kylie Smith, Governors State UniversityFollow

Type of Presentation

Poster Session

Location

University Library

Start Date

4-18-2024 11:45 AM

End Date

4-18-2024 1:15 PM

Description of Program

This presentation unravels the intriguing puzzle of why women are more susceptible to ACL injuries than men. This investigation of research encompasses both physiological and societal factors, including differences in muscular strength, hormonal impact, anatomical differences, biomechanics, and societal pressure and expectations.

Faculty / Staff Sponsor

Professor Laura White

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