Raising Awareness: Addressing Knee and ACL Injury Risks in the Growing Sport of Female Flag Football
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:The rapid growth of girls’ flag football, officially recognized by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) in 2023, has led to increased knee injuries, particularly anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. This study evaluates knee ...
Background:The rapid growth of girls’ flag football, officially recognized by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) in 2023, has led to increased knee injuries, particularly anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. This study evaluates knee ...