Are ACL Tears Preventable in the Female Athlete?
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In 1972, legislation known as Title IX of the Educational Amendments was passed. Title IX prohibits institutions that receive federal funding from practicing gender discriminations in educational programs or activities, including athletics. Since that time, women’s sports have advanced tremendously. Currently, more than 2.36 million girls participate in high school sports, compared with 300,000 in 1972, representing an increase of approximately 800%.
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تاریخ انتشار 2004