Research has shown that there is an anatomical difference between men and women which unfortunately puts a greater risk on women for injury during sports. Women have a larger pelvis than men which causes increased stress to the knees. Women also tend to have looser joints due to laxity in their ligaments. Many have attributed the laxity of ligaments to female hormones.
In addition to the anatomical factors, women are becoming more and more athletic and often times are not trained properly for their sport. Also, manufacturers are just recently designing specialized equipment to accommodate a women’s anatomical structure.Unfortunately, women can not change their anatomical structure, but, they can use these helpful tips to prevent injuries.
1. Keeps knees bent and land on both feet when landing from a jump.
2. Work with a physical therapist or personal trainer to learn how to properly cut or pivot.
3. Correct muscle imbalance. Strengthen the hamstrings (muscles in the back of your upper leg), gluts (buttocks) and inner thigh muscles. These muscles are often weaker than your quads (muscles on your thigh).
4. Replace running shoes (see your local running shoe store for frequency). General guideline: Replace every year if running 10 miles per week and every six months if running 20 miles per week.
5. Make sure there is adequate calcium in your diet to avoid osteoporosis which may lead to stress fractures.
6. Take advantage of equipment designed to fit the anatomical structure of females.
7. Develop a strength training program that emphasizes multiplanar, multijoint, and functional exercises. These exercises will help develop intermuscular coordination, proprioception, and balance which transfers to increased strength required for sports or daily activities.
Consult with a physical therapist or personal trainer to help develop a safe exercise program to meet your needs. A well designed program will significantly reduce the chance for injury and help improve your performance for your sport.
Consult with a nutritionist regarding a well balance diet and to make sure your getting sufficient calcium.
I is because the shape of their bodies is so that they are susceptible to injuries and they are more flexible then men but they are not so strong but exceptional cases are their. I agree that a lot of women are good player and they have not gone through injuries but still the truth remains the truth. I am sure that they can be more strong with the help of remedial massage therapist.
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