Linda Truong

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La delantera canadiense Janine Beckie observa tras intentar un disparo durante la primera mitad de un partido de fútbol femenino de la Copa SheBelieves contra Estados Unidos, el 16 de febrero de 2023, en Orlando, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Causas de la epidemia de roturas del ligamento cruzado anterior en las futbolistas

Jackie Whittaker, University of British Columbia; Christina Le, University of Alberta, and Linda Truong, University of British Columbia

Las disparidades de género en el deporte se extienden también a las lesiones. Las futbolistas sufren más roturas del LCA y es necesario abordar los factores no biológicos de la lesión.
Canada forward Janine Beckie watches after attempting a shot during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer match against the United States, Feb. 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Women’s World Cup: The epidemic of ACL tears in female soccer players is about more than just biology

Jackie Whittaker, University of British Columbia; Christina Le, University of Alberta, and Linda Truong, University of British Columbia

Gender disparities in sport extend to injuries too. Female soccer players are at greater risk for ACL tears than males and it is clear immediate action is needed to address the non-biological factors for the injury.

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