Women's Health

Women's Health

ACL

Preventing ACL Injuries and Anterior Knee Pain in Female Athletes

Evidence is now showing that anatomical and hormonal differences in females may be one of the primary causes placing females at ... read more

Birth Control and Sports

Birth Control and the Female Athlete

This article will review the factors for consideration and how they relate to female athletes, but, as with any female patient, ... read more

Cheerleading

Is Competitive Cheer a Sport? Key Title IX Case Goes to Court

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Preventing Catastrophic Injuries in Cheerleading

Taking steps to prevent catastrophic injuries begins with analyzing the types and mechanisms of injuries. Once the mechanisms of ... read more
Seeking State and National Safety Standards for Competitive Cheer

Lauren Chang, a 20 year old competitive cheerleader, died of an injury sustained while performing in a cheer competition in Massachusetts ... read more

Exercise in Pregnancy

Exercise during Pregnancy

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Pregnancy and Sport Participation

A number of pregnant athletes have continued to compete while pregnant including Olympic beach gold medalist volleyball player Kerry ... read more

Performance Clothing

Tech Golf Apparel: Women Golfers Benefit From, and Look Good In, New Clothing Lines

Taking their cue from players such as Grace Park, Maria Sharapova, Christie Kerr, today’s women athletes want to bring their best ... read more

Women and Sports Medicine

Athletics Can Increase Bone Density, Decrease Risk Of Osteoporosis In Young Females

The more dense a bone is, the stronger it is, making it harder to fracture. BMD slowly decreases as people ... read more
Prevent Eating Disorders in Female Athletes

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Sport Can Decrease The Risk of Coronary Heart Disease In Women

Coronary heart disease, (CHD), continues to be the number one cause of death in women living in the U.S. Fortunately, ... read more
Wendy Booker's Amazing Journey Of Training, Competing and MS Awareness

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Women's Fitness Programs

Sport-Specific Fitness Program and Spa for Women

An excellent illustration of this development is in golf-specific training programs. The popularity of golf has given rise to systems ... read more
Strength Training to Help Manage Weight in Women

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