Female athletes have more knee injuries than males

Yes, most of the injuries result from non-contact movements such a landing from a jump or making a sharp pivot while running.
Women have more knee injuries because of the anatomical, hormonal neuromuscular differences between males and females. Females have a wider pelvis and different leg alignment than males so they tend toward being knock-kneed and having excessive foot pronation. Females also have looser joint ligaments, probably due to periodic fluctuation of hormones like estrogen and relaxin. Differences in muscular strength, neuromuscular coordination and muscle reaction times allow men to absorb the forces of landing from a jump more efficiently than a women. Of course women athletes who practice proper technique and take time to strengthen the muscles that support the knee can greatly reduce the risk of injury.

Becky McClure Physical Therapist