Are Female Athletes at Higher Risk of Injury at Menstruation ?
Have you ever noticed problems with balance, lower energy levels, or fatigue during your monthly cycle? There are many different philosophies regarding menstruation and physical exercise. Many yoga practitioners take a "Ladies' Holiday" and do not practice specific yoga postures, including inversions during their menstrual cycle. It is important to understand the available research regarding the effects of menstruation on physical training and the impact of the cycle on athletic performance. As more and more women participate in competition and intense physical exercise programs, having an understanding of the menstrual cycle can be essential to optimal performance.
- Healthy female athletes have different levels of knee joint position sense across a menstrual cycle.
- Knee joint position sense accuracy decreases during menstruation (when hormones levels are low).
- Female athletes are at higher risk of injury at menstruation.