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Published online 26 March 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020325-1
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Twist and ouch
Scientists make strides in the study of women's sports injuries.
Straighter legs and knock-knees may be causing female athletes to tear knee ligaments more frequently than males. The finding could help coaches to shape women's training to reduce such injuries.
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