Are There More Sports Injuries in Women? Behind the Statistics
In this article: With the rise of female sports participation in recent decades, statistics show that certain injuries appear to be more common in female athletes than in male athletes. But are sports injuries in women more frequent across the board? While research indicates that women are at higher risk for certain specific sports injuries, they are not injured more often overall compared to men. In this article, we’ll consider factors that make women more susceptible to certain sports injuries, explore common injuries in female athletes, and address how women can lower their risk of injury. At The Bone and […]
