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Women's Sports Medicine Program: Top 5 Myths Surrounding ACL Injuries in Female Athletes

• The Women's Sports Medicine Program dispels five common myths surrounding ACL injuries in female athletes.

Athletic Groin Pain

• The abductor muscles of the thigh connect the lower rim of the pelvic bone (pubis) to the thigh-bone (femur). This tendon can become irritated and inflamed and be the source of unrelenting pain in the groin area.

Ankle Sprains

• Most ankle sprains are minor injuries that heal with home treatments like rest and applying ice. But a more severe sprain, without proper treatment & rehabilitation, can weaken your ankle making it more likely that you will injure it again.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries

• The ACL is one of four major ligaments that stabilize the knee joint. The ACL prevents the shin bone (tibia) from sliding forward relative to the thigh bone (femur) and stabilizes the knee to allow pivoting, twisting, and jumping sports.

Achilles Tendon Rupture

• Achilles tendon ruptures are more common in men than in women and most often occur during sporting activities.

Achilles Tendon Injuries

• The Achilles tendon is a strong tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel. Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that occurs when the large tendon that runs down the back of your lower leg becomes irritated and inflamed.

Advanced Thyroid Cancer Center

• The Advanced Thyroid Cancer Center represents a unique program within the US and highlights the broad expertise available at Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary.

Aspire Child Programs

• MGH Aspire's child programs offer children and young adolescents with high-cognitive autism spectrum disorder or related profile, a variety of opportunities to develop and practice key skills in naturalistic childhood contexts.

Adrenal Tumors Treatment Program

• The Elizabeth and Michael Ruane Center for Endocrine Tumors at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center is a comprehensive program specializing in the treatment of all types of adrenal tumors.

Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison Disease)

• Adrenal insufficiency is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don't make enough of the hormone cortisol. This hormone controls blood pressure and affects how your immune system works.