Category Archives: Protective Gear

Illustration of different types of traumatic brain injuries including direct impact injury, acceleration-deceleration injury, and blast injury.
Concussions and CTE in Impact Sports: Understanding the Risks and Protective Measures

Impact sports such as Rugby, NRL, AFL, and American football carry inherent risks of head [...]

Female athletes and a trainer attending to an injured player during an Australian rules football match.
Breast Injuries Often Unexamined & Unaddressed

A few months ago I had the privilege to meet Dr. Deirdre E McGhee at [...]

rash test of a car with crumple zone, airbags, and seat belts.
What are the safety devices used in sports?

One armour does NOT equal to another armour, however safety pads and guards are standard [...]

Smiling woman wearing damaged Fempro Armour body armor with visible chafe marks and torn jersey after a motorcycle accident.
Does body armor actually protect you?

When it comes to motorcycle safety, one of the most common questions we encounter at [...]

Adventurous motorcyclist in full body armor navigating a fast-moving river in a forested area.
How to determine what protective gear you need?

Your landing on this page means you recognize the importance of wearing protective gear. Robust [...]

An intense moment in a women's rugby match with one player tackling another to the ground.
How does Injury Affect Athletic Performance?

In the world of sports, female athletes frequently encounter blows to the chest during training [...]

A smiling female rugby player show casing Fempro Armour rugby prototype protection gear.
Rugby League and Union: Enhancing Women’s Safety

Women’s participation in sports, particularly contact sports like Rugby Union and AFL, is reaching new [...]

Four young girls in red soccer uniforms smiling with one holding a soccer ball
What are the factors influencing girls in sports?

It’s a fact – by 14, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate [...]

Diverse group of female rugby players with the slogan "TRY AND STOP US" in the background.
Should I let my daughter play rugby?

Most of us have been brought up with the idea that rugby is a “boys” [...]

Young female soccer player lying on the grass with teammates and coach gathered around her
Are Female Athletes Susceptible to Injury?

Is it true that women athletes are more susceptible to injury? In an ideal world, all [...]