Major Issues for Women in Sports Medicine

By Glen Johnson


Everyone who chooses to be active physically needs to be aware of some of the health and medical issues which includes women's sports medicine which is now very advanced where advising women involved in sports are concerned. Of course, there are many ways to minimize your chances of certain injury types as well as certain conditions you should pay attention to as a woman who exercises regularly. In this article you will find some helpful information on these topics.

Sprained ankles happen to both men and women and are quite common. This can happen in any activity where the foot must turn inward causing damage to the ligaments. If the sport your are playing or the exercise you are participating in (i.e., team sports or running on uneven ground) has potential for trips or collisions you are at risk for a sprain. Your best option is to avoid these injuries all together but there are precautions you can take such as warm up stretching, proper footwear and using caution. Seek medical attention for sprains since you could delay recovery by ignoring them.



Many women suffer from problems related to self image or body image that ultimately causes them to work out intensely and not allow their bodies the nutrients necessary to sustain a healthy body. This can, in extreme cases, lead to eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, which are conditions leading to an obsession to lose weight by starving themselves. Participants in sports such as gymnastics and figure skating, where there's an emphasis on being thin, are especially prone to this. There are some real dangers to being very active when you are too thin just as there are with being too fat. The medical consequences of this issue are quite serious although the condition is mostly psychological at its root.

Women can prevent many conditions by paying attention to their diets since nutrition plays a large role in sports medicine. Calcium is very important for women to maintain their bone health. If you're active, MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin are very helpful. Fish oil capsules are very good for your bone health as well as your heart. A healthy diet and supplements can help your bones stay strong.



Women's sports medicine is a large and growing field, as women are now involved in just about every type of exercise and sport that men participate in. It is therefore important to be aware of the issues you face as a women in these activities in order to achieve maximum benefits while avoiding injuries. In addition to the above information it can be helpful to get the maximum benefit by having a reliable doctor who specializes in women's health medicine.




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