02/26/2026
ACL injuries in female athletes aren't random.
Hormones influence ligament stiffness, muscle function and joint stability.
Around ovulation there's an estrogen spike that affects joint, muscle and stability.
While this estrogen spike can also improve energy for some athletes, there's also reduced joint stability.
The solution?
In the moment?
💪Focused glute activation
▶️Big picture?
More research
More awareness
Smarter training
We know this is an issue in sport. Now it's time to an amplify awareness and create change to protect our female athletes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/magazine/acl-tear-women-girl-sports.html
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