Tag Archives: Contact Sports
What are the factors influencing girls in sports?
It’s a fact – by 14, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate [...]
What challenges face female athletes?
There’s no denying it – for decades female athletes have had to face a different [...]
Should I let my daughter play rugby?
Most of us have been brought up with the idea that rugby is a “boys” [...]
Are Female Athletes Susceptible to Injury?
Is it true that women athletes are more susceptible to injury? In an ideal world, all [...]
Understanding Female Athlete Triad Signs
Have you heard the term ‘female athlete triad’ thrown about lately? Wondering what the heck [...]
Are Women Prone to Stress Fractures?
Surprisingly, when investigating disparities in injury type and body parts affected between genders, existing studies [...]
What is gender discrimination in sport?
Wondering whether the anatomical differences between men and women mean that female athletes should receive [...]
What Should a Female Athlete Eat?
Nearly 50% of participants in high impact sports are female, and yet, only 10% of [...]
Female Athlete Menstrual Cycle Management
Wondering whether your menstrual cycle influences your performance as a female athlete? And if it [...]
At What Age do Female Athletes Peak?
For the longest time, athletes, both male and female, strived to achieve minimal body mass [...]