Preventing ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
Can training programs reduce anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in female athletes? If so, how big is the benefit, and which exercises help most ...
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How to Know if an Injury Prevention Program Works
Researchers devote a lot of time and effort to developing training programs that they hope will reduce sports injuries...
Can Birth Control Pills Prevent Knee Injuries?
Type into a search engine the query “Will birth control prevent ACL tears?” and the first result might read, “Another reason to take the pill” ...
Does Birth Control Raise Blood Clot Risk After a Marathon?
Research shows that taking birth control pills increases the small chance that a woman will develop a dangerous blood clot...
The Female Athlete Triad: Fueling for Health and Performance
Any active girl or woman can develop the condition known as the female athlete triad, but some are at higher risk than others...
The Female Athlete Triad: What It Is and Why It Matters
Left unrecognized or untreated, the female athlete triad will eventually claim your attention...