WSI Board Member Dr. Margo Mountjoy is featured in the podcast“Female Injury Prevention Finally Gets Its Own Research,” where she discusses the latest advances in injury prevention and athlete health for girls and women. This insightful conversation highlights the importance of female-specific research and practical strategies to support lifelong athletic participation.
WSI is proud to share a recent podcast featuring WSI Board Member Dr. Margo Mountjoy, one of the world’s foremost experts in sports medicine, athlete health, and injury prevention. In the episode,“Female Injury Prevention Finally Gets Its Own Research,” Dr. Mountjoy discusses the latest advances in understanding and preventing injuries in girls and women, highlighting the critical need for research that is specifically designed for female athletes.
Drawing on her leadership in international sports medicine and her work with the FAIR (Female Athlete Injury Prevention) consensus initiative, Dr. Mountjoy explains why female athletes require evidence-based approaches that go beyond simply adapting research conducted on men. The conversation covers topics including injury prevention, training load management, recovery, nutrition, menstrual health, and long-term athlete well-being.
Whether you are a coach, clinician, researcher, athlete, or advocate for women’s health, this engaging discussion offers valuable insights into creating safer and more effective sport environments for women and girls.
Listen to the podcast here: