Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk in Sport: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Injury Incidence by Sex and Sport Classification

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Authors

Alicia M. Montalvo · Florida International University

Daniel K. Schneider · Riverside Methodist Hospital

Kate E. Webster · La Trobe University

Laura Yut · Florida International University

Marc T. Galloway · Mercy Health

Robert S. Heidt · Mercy Health

Christopher C. Kaeding ·

Abstract

Fixed-object HIRL sports had the highest IRs of ACL injury for both sexes. Female athletes were at greater risk of ACL injury than male athletes in contact and fixed-object HIRL sports.

Topics & Keywords

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Sports injuries and prevention Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Athletic Training

Volume 54, Issue 5, pp. 472-482

DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-407-16

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