Lower Extremity Injury Prevention in Female Athletes: Systematic Review (blogs.bmj.com)

• Systematic review and meta-analysis on injury prevention in female athletes.
• Multimodal training programs most effective.
• Protective equipment showed unclear benefits.

"A systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of prevention strategies (training, protective equipment) for lower extremity injuries in female athletes. Evidence is sparse. Multimodal training programs showed most promise; protective equipment effects were less clear. Sex-specific approaches are needed."