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Why Haven't We Figured Out How to Protect Women Athletes?


Published on 2025-02-28 19:03:12 - PS
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  • "Women basketball players receive three times more threats than men players." We cannot sit and wait for threats and harassment to escalate into physical violence. The vitriol women athletes face is already taking a toll on their mental health.

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing challenges and disparities in protecting female athletes from injuries, particularly focusing on the higher incidence of ACL tears among women compared to men. Despite advancements in sports science, the reasons behind this disparity are not fully understood, but factors like anatomical differences, hormonal influences, and biomechanics are considered. The piece highlights the lack of research specifically tailored to women's sports, which has historically been underfunded and underrepresented in sports medicine studies. It also touches on the efforts by some sports organizations to implement preventive measures like specific training programs, but notes that these are not universally adopted or effective. The article calls for more comprehensive research, better equipment designed for female bodies, and a cultural shift in how women's sports are viewed and supported to address these issues effectively.

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