Why are ACL injuries exploding — and why are young women bearing the brunt of the crisis? In this episode, we unpack the soaring rates of one of sports’ most feared injuries, from the split-second movements that tear a ligament to the long, painful road back to play. We explore how early specialization, artificial turf, and overlooked biomechanics are raising the stakes — and why female athletes face a dramatically higher risk tied to anatomy and hormonal cycles. With new training methods and cycle-tracking tech offering hope, we ask: is the sports world finally ready to talk openly about the real causes of ACL injuries, and what it will take to stop them?

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