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Megan Rapinoe Highlights Menstrual Cycles' Impact on ACL Injuries

5/13/2025

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Megan Rapinoe shed light on the critical connection between menstrual cycles and ACL injuries in female athletes during her podcast. A groundbreaking study at Kingston University, backed by FIFA, will delve into hormone levels and movement tests to pinpoint injury risks, with the ultimate goal of safeguarding women's football from these debilitating injuries.

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Story summary

Megan Rapinoe shed light on the critical connection between menstrual cycles and ACL injuries in female athletes during her podcast. A groundbreaking study at Kingston University, backed by FIFA, will delve into hormone levels and movement tests to pinpoint injury risks, with the ultimate goal of safeguarding women's football from these debilitating injuries.