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Steven Low · 02-26-2010, 01:11 PM

Q-angle in the knee (from wider hips) = greater torque on the knee = more valgus problems.

Plus they have less muscle mass than men from less testosterone.

So you get something like a 6-10 fold increased knee injury rate depending on the sport. Hence why proper strength and conditioning is critical for women in particular.

02-26-2010, 01:11 PM	#24
Steven Low Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,091	Q-angle in the knee (from wider hips) = greater torque on the knee = more valgus problems. Plus they have less muscle mass than men from less testosterone. So you get something like a 6-10 fold increased knee injury rate depending on the sport. Hence why proper strength and conditioning is critical for women in particular. __________________ *Posts NOT* intended as professional medical, training or nutrition advice.** Site // Bodyweight Strength Training Article // Overcoming Gravity Bodyweight Book