Mechanism to Movement for Smarter ACL Rehab in Female Footballers

In this episode of the Femme FC Podcast, Nicole speaks with Vittoria Marin of Isokinetic Medical Group to unpack what we truly know about ACL injuries in female footballers, and how clinicians can translate that knowledge into smarter, more individualized rehab. Vittoria discusses her recent publication on ACL injuries in women's football and shares insights from her clinical experience across the full rehab spectrum, from early post-op care to advanced neuromuscular and movement-quality training in Isokinetic's "green room." She highlights the anatomical, biomechanical, hormonal, and cultural factors that shape injury risk, and explains how understanding how an athlete tore their ACL should meaningfully influence rehabilitation planning. Topics include: Why non-contact mechanisms are so common in women's football The importance of reverse-engineering the injury mechanism Integrating neuromuscular and neurocognitive training throughout rehab How training age, resource allocation, and cultural norms influence movement quality Seven priority areas for improving ACL outcomes in the women's game This episode provides actionable tools and thoughtful perspectives for any practitioner working in female athlete health, rehab, or performance.   Register for the Soccer Performance Support Summit! Early bird registration ends on December 20th, 2025! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soccer-performance-support-summit-tickets-1625338644639?aff=oddtdtcreator