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Why Female Footballers Suffer More Knee Injuries Than Men

The Sporting

Anatomical, biomechanical, hormonal and training factors play a part in women having a greater risk of ACL injury, as does footwear. Considering the differences between a man’s foot and a woman’s foot, a gender-neutral or unisex pair of boots is liable to be seriously detrimental for both men’s and women’s feet and biomechanics.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Muscular Strength: This component measures the amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can exert against resistance. Strength is expressed by slower, controlled movements.

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Lessons from 2020: Future-Proofing Skill Sets for Uncertain Times

Informed Practitioner in Sport

Sian began her professional career in physiology, working with British Swimming, before obtaining her PhD in statistical modelling of sport performance with Swimming New Zealand, leading to a strategic role as Performance Intelligence Manager with Paralympics New Zealand.