Study: More Kids Tearing ACL

Tuesday, 20 August 2013 | by Pat's Picks

More kids are tearing their ACL these days, says the New York Daily News. Formerly thought of as an adult injury, experts say the spike is due to more kids competing at a higher level much earlier in their athletic careers. And it’s not just knees. Since 2000, the number of serious shoulder injuries in young baseball and softball players has increased fivefold. Some experts say the pressure to excel at sports has become more intense with college admissions and scholarships on the line.

SOURCE: New York Daily News