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Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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Study Highlights Gender‑Specific Injury Risks in Young Female Soccer Players

A recent Houston Methodist study reveals that injury prevention strategies designed for male athletes fall short for young female soccer players, urging early neuromuscular training, dynamic balance work, and sex‑specific conditioning to curb rising ACL and ankle injury rates.

Jul 8, 2026

Study Highlights Higher Injury Risk for Young Female Soccer Players

A Houston Methodist study finds that female soccer players aged 8‑11 face greater lower‑extremity injury risk than boys, but an eight‑week FIFA 11+ Kids program improves balance and strength ratios, prompting calls for targeted prevention strategies.

Jul 6, 2026