What issues specific to womens bodies and sports participation are best addressed at a uniquely focused Womens Sports Medicine Center?
More girls and women are participating in sports or various forms of physical activity than ever before. So were learning a lot about our potential for athletic performance and what it takes to stay healthy and recover from injury. For the most part, injuries are related to the demands of the sport, rather then the gender of the athlete. However, there are some injuries that are more common in women, for example, stress fractures, injuries to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament in the knee) and patellofemoral pain (knee pain). Girls and women must also provide their bodies with adequate energy and nutrients to support their level of activity. This is critical for maintaining normal menstrual function and avoiding irreversible loss of bone.
