ReviewCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine2022
Optimizing Health and Athletic Performance for Women.
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- Contact Breast Injuries Among Female Athletes: A Systematic Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Pooled it
- Gender equality challenges in orthopaedic surgery: a systematic review.International orthopaedics · 2023Pooled it
- Race and Sex Concordance Between Players and Team Physicians in U.S. Women's Professional Leagues.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- The Influence of Menstrual Cycle Phases on Postconcussion Outcomes and Symptom Reporting: A Scoping Review.Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports · 2025Article
- National Medical Teams during European Athletics Championships from 2009 To 2024: Composition, Gender Distribution, and Influence on Team Performance.Sports medicine - open · 2025Article
- Unlocking the connection: hematological status, dietary iron intake and endurance in Indian female athletes.Physical activity and nutrition · 2025Article
- Gender parity in sports medicine; present imperative not future aspiration.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2025Article
- Assessment of Sports Concussion in Female Athletes: A Role for Neuroinformatics?Neuroinformatics · 2024Review
- Poor quality of sleep and musculoskeletal pains among highly trained and elite athletes in Senegal.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Fostering the social and physical challenges of female recreational or professional athletes in pregnancy and postpartum.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Effects of menstrual cycle on cognitive function, cortisol, and metabolism after a single session of aerobic exercise.PloS one · 2024Article
- Are Sex Differences in Collegiate and High School Sports-Related Concussion Reflected in the Guidelines? A Scoping Review.Brain sciences · 2023Article
- Menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive phases' effect on elite rowers' training, performance and wellness.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewThe exponential growth of women participating in competitive sports throughout the years was made possible through several initiatives by the International Olympic Committee and the passage and implementation of Title IX as a federal law in the United States. However, this positive trend towards gender equity in sports has not transpired for women in medicine, especially in fields that care for elite athletes. This current review will discuss specific areas that can be tailored to help female athletes prevent injuries and optimize their athletic performance. We will also highlight how increased female team physician representation in sports may help optimize care for female athletes. RECENT
findingsFemale athletes are considered high risk for certain conditions such as ACL tears, patellofemoral pain syndrome, bone stress injuries, sport-related concussions, and sexual violence in sport. Addressing factors specific to female athletes has been found to be valuable in preventing injuries. Strength and conditioning can optimize athletic performance but remains underutilized among female athletes. Although diversity in healthcare workforce has been found to be beneficial for multiple reasons, women remain underrepresented in sports medicine. Increasing female team physician representation may positively impact care for female athletes. Team physicians must understand the physiologic, biomechanical, and anatomic factors that are unique to female athletes in order to tailor injury prevention programs and optimize their athletic performance. Advocating for gender equity in sports medicine to advance representation of women in the field will increase workforce diversity and promote excellence in sports medicine care.
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