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SuperSimpleSam t1_itv2ni4 wrote

Reply to comment by AquaDoctor in Do ligaments (ACL) build up to an injury or just suddenly fail? by Toast1185

It would also be more useful showing the ligaments getting thicker rather than a comparison to the general population since the people that are able to lift heavier weights might be ones with thicker ligaments.

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AquaDoctor t1_itvqi3h wrote

That's such a great point. Selection Bias. The ones with the thicker ligaments were able to lift heavy weight or stayed in the sport. The ones with regular ligaments either tore their ACLs or dropped out. It would be like saying that playing basketball makes you taller. Great thought. Thanks

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