Tag Archives: Impact Sports

Road sign with 'Injury Prevention' written in bold letters against a clear blue sky.
What are the 5 steps of injury prevention?

No matter what kind of physical activity you’re participating in, whether it’s low impact sports, [...]

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 [...]

Black and white photo of marathon runners with one female athlete wearing number 261 being physically restrained by a race official
What challenges face female athletes?

There’s no denying it – for decades female athletes have had to face a different [...]

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 [...]

Infographic illustrating the Female Athlete Triad with statistics and symptoms like low energy, menstrual disturbances, and bone density issues
Understanding Female Athlete Triad Signs

Have you heard the term ‘female athlete triad’ thrown about lately? Wondering what the heck [...]

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 [...]

Two mountain bikers navigating a trail through a forested area.
What is gender discrimination in sport?

Wondering whether the anatomical differences between men and women mean that female athletes should receive [...]

Motocross rider in action on a dirt track in the woods
What is the Best Motocross Diet?

Are you gearing up to compete in a motocross race? You might be wondering what [...]

Female cyclist in a blue jersey eating an energy gel while wearing a helmet and sunglasses
What Should a Female Athlete Eat?

Nearly 50% of participants in high impact sports are female, and yet, only 10% of [...]