Tag Archives: Contact Sports

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 [...]

Optimal Carb Intake for Female Athletes

There’s this strange misconception going around that women are, in fact, “small men”. And because [...]