Category Archives: Protective Gear

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 [...]

Women's Australian rules football players during a match with a player receiving attention on the field
Are Women Prone to Stress Fractures?

Surprisingly, when investigating disparities in injury type and body parts affected between genders, existing studies [...]

Female athletes and a trainer attending to an injured player during an Australian rules football match.
Why Do Women Experience More Sports Injuries

There’s no getting around it, anatomically men and women are simply different. Our anatomical structure, [...]

Mountain biker navigating a challenging forest trail with exposed roots and moss-covered trees
Keeping Safe in High-Impact Sports

A Harvard study indicates that biological differences make women more prone to injuries than men, [...]

Two women practicing karate in a dojo with blue and red mat
How do I Prepare My Body for Martial Arts?

Ready to learn martial arts? How exciting! Preparing to learn martial arts is always a [...]

Road sign with 'Injury Prevention' written in bold letters against a clear blue sky.
Ensuring Women’s Safety in Impact Sports

Women have been making great strides in the world of sports, but there’s still a [...]