‘It's scary’ – Arsenal's Jodie Taylor highlights link between periods and ACL injuries in Eurosport panel debate
eurosport.comArsenal striker Jodie Taylor says the link between menstrual cycles and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in women’s football is “scary” and must be addressed, speaking in a special Eurosport period panel debate.
The 40-minute show features two prominent athletes in European Indoor long jump champion Jazmin Sawyers and 51-time England international Taylor, as well as women’s health and performance expert Dr Emma Ross.
Ad The in-depth discussion hosted by Orla Chennaoui will be aired on Sunday morning at 09:00 UK time as part of Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Women's Champions LeagueEidevall says Arsenal are hurt, empty but proud after Champions League heartbreak02/05/2023 AT 11:22 One of the issues raised by the panel was the link between periods and injury, particularly the prevalence of ACL injuries in female athletes. “There's a lot more ACL injuries in football now than there ever has been, and it's just getting worse and worse,” Taylor said. “I think it's so complex.
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