Female, Woman and Girl Athletes Lower Extremity Injury Risk – Separating Fact from Fiction (blogs.bmj.com)

• Over 60% of injuries in female athletes are lower extremity.
• Focus on modifiable risk factors like biomechanics.
• Evidence-based prevention programs are essential.

"Over 60% of lower extremity injuries in female athletes are preventable. This BJSM blog article debunks myths about risk factors and emphasizes evidence-based strategies targeting biomechanics and movement patterns rather than generic programs."