Anatomic Risk Factors Predisposing Female Handball Players to Non-contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Zacharoula Papadopoulou1, Angelo V Vasiliadis2, Eleni Maria Vrampa3

  • 1Department of Competitive Sports, Division of Team Handball, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.

Cureus
|April 3, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Female handball players face higher anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury risk due to anatomical factors. Knee alignment, bone structure, and ligament laxity contribute to this increased vulnerability.