Injury prevention strategies need to be gender specific

Did you know that male and female athletes have different injury profiles? According to a recent study, female athletes are at increased risk of foot, ankle, and knee injuries, bone stress injuries, and sports-related concussions. Alternatively, male athletes are more likely to experience acute bone fractures and hip, groin and hamstring injuries. The findings emphasize the importance of customized injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies.

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