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WomenInjuries_wb3[i-1].body = "Researchers have identified several risk factors that contribute to a higher incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among female athletes. Click on a button for tips on reducing a woman’s risk.";

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WomenInjuries_wb3[i-1].body = "Women often do not bend their knees as much as men do when landing from a jump, which increases pressure on the knee joint. Bending the knees during a landing offers built-in shock absorption that protects the knee ligaments.";

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WomenInjuries_wb3[i-1].body = "Females often turn and pivot in a more erect position than men, which can strain the ACL. Learning to crouch and bend at the knees and hips can reduce the stress on the ligament. These maneuvers are skills that can be learned, practiced and improved, just like a golf swing or tennis stroke.";

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WomenInjuries_wb3[i-1].body = "Many women athletes use their quadriceps muscles when they are changing direction rapidly. This can put enough force on the shinbone to tear the ACL if the knee is not bent enough. By concentrating on using the hamstrings rather than the quadriceps muscles, a female athlete can reduce her risk of an ACL injury.";

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WomenInjuries_wb3[i-1].body = "Warm up and stretch before jumping into a workout. The larger your range of motion, the further the joint can move before you tear something.     <br>   <br>Strengthening and stretching the hamstrings and quadriceps muscles can enhance balance and coordination.     <br>  <br>To stretch the quadriceps, stand and use a wall or table for support. Lift one leg and pull your foot towards your buttocks. Hold for five second, then release the foot and stand straight. Repeat six to 10 times on one side, then turn and repeat on the other side.     <br>  <br>To stretch the hamstrings, sit with one knee bent and the other leg extended, toes point to the ceiling. Lean forward until you feel a stretch. Hold for five seconds then return to your original position. Repeat six to 10 times on each leg.    <br>";

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WomenInjuries_wb3[i-1].body = "American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons   <br><a href=http://www.aaos.org/ target=_blank>http://www.aaos.org</a>   <br>American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine   <br><a href=http://www.aossm.org/ target=_blank>http://www.aossm.org</a>   <br>American College of Sports Medicine   <br><a href=http://www.acsm.org/ target=_blank>http://www.acsm.org</a>   <br>";

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