II. Associated Conditions: Musculoskeletal Injuries for which women are higher risk
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Rupture)
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Patellar Subluxation
- Ankle Sprains (Type I)
- Hallux Valgus
- Osteoporosis-related Fracture
- Stress Fractures
- Joint dislocations (ligament laxity)
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Concussions
- Women are at higher risk of Concussions, secondary symptoms, cognitive Impairment and prolonged recovery
- Covassin (2011) Clin Sports Med 30(1):125-31 [PubMed]
III. References
- Madsen, Walter and McGregor (2018) Crit Dec Emerg Med 32(3): 15-24