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ABCNEWS.com® as it appeared on 5/23/97

Jumping Fells a Joint

BY ALEX GRAMLING

MRI of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament"Part of the problem is that we train many of our young female athletes using techniques originally designed for men," says Sarah Scott, a sports trainer and consultant in Austin, Texas.

Instead of strengthening the upper body, as is done in many football conditioning programs, women should focus on building muscle in areas most susceptible to wear and tear: the ankles, knees and lower back, Scott says.

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