Training Program Could Ward Off Injuries Among Soccer Girls
A targeted training program can help young female soccer players avoid torn knees and other injuries, a new study says.
Girls who play soccer have a higher risk of leg and ankle injuries compared to boys, due to differences in strength and balance, researchers said in background notes.
But a FIFA training program aimed at young players appears to make such injuries less likely, researchers reported recently in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. FIFA is the organization sponsoring the World Cup soccer tournament.
