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Climate of fear: What's the solution to women's football's ACL crisis?

The Sports Desk by BBC

Sep 29, 202345:06Sports & Recreation

England captain Leah Williamson and star Beth Mead were among more than 25 players to miss the Women's World Cup due to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage, drawing attention to an injury that's threatening to derail...

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Climate of fear: What's the solution to women's football's ACL crisis? is an episode from The Sports Desk by BBC. England captain Leah Williamson and star Beth Mead were among more than 25 players to miss the Women's World Cup due to anteri...

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Published Sep 29, 2023, 45:06 long, audio available.

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England captain Leah Williamson and star Beth Mead were among more than 25 players to miss the Women's World Cup due to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage, drawing attention to an injury that's threatening to derail the progress of the women's game. Women's health expert Dr Emma Ross from The Well HQ explains some of the reasons why women are six times more likely to have a non-contact ACL injury than men, while orthopaedic surgeon Nev Davies details how the Power Up To Play grassroots warm-up routine could reduce the risk of ACL injury. We hear from Birmingham City's Siobhan Wilson, who is currently recovering from an ACL injury – and football’s global players’ union Fifpro on what needs to change to support women in football. Panel: Katie Smith, Elizabeth Conway, Emma Ross, Nev Davies Producer: Sam Sheringham

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Published Sep 29, 2023 and 45:06 long