Sex Differences In Movement & Injury

Question 1

Why are females more prone to ACL injuries?

Answer 1

Due to greater Q-angles, hormonal laxity, neuromuscular control differences, and pelvic anatomy.

Question 2

How does progesterone influence concussion recovery?

Answer 2

Higher progesterone during the luteal phase is linked to greater symptom burden post-injury.

Question 3

What is the sex data gap?

Answer 3

A historical underrepresentation of females in sports science research .

Question 4

Can findings from male-only studies be applied to females?

Answer 4

No. Anatomical, hormonal, neuromuscular, and biomechanical differences can influence outcomes.

Question 5

Name three reasons why there is limited research on female athletes.

Answer 5

Ethical concerns (e.g. pregnancy), hormonal variability, and underfunding of women’s sport.

Question 6

Name four reasons why male research cannot be applied to females.

Answer 6

Hormonal variation, neuromuscular differences, body composition, pelvic and spinal geometry