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Menstrual Cycle and Sport Injuries: A Systematic Review

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  • Núria Martínez-Fortuny

    (Facultade de Fisioterapia, Universidade de Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain)

  • Alejandra Alonso-Calvete

    (Facultade de Fisioterapia, Universidade de Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain
    REMOSS Research Group, Universidade de Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain)

  • Iria Da Cuña-Carrera

    (Facultade de Fisioterapia, Universidade de Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain
    Fisioterapia Clínica (FS1) Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IIS Galicia Sur), SERGAS-UVIGO, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain)

  • Rocío Abalo-Núñez

    (Facultade de Fisioterapia, Universidade de Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain
    Fisioterapia Clínica (FS1) Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IIS Galicia Sur), SERGAS-UVIGO, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain)

Abstract

The presence of female athletes has only increased in recent years, as has the incidence of injuries in female sports activities. These injuries are conditioned by multiple factors, including hormonal agents. It is estimated that the menstrual cycle may be related to the predisposition to suffer an injury. However, a causal relationship has not yet been established. The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between the menstrual cycle and injuries in female sports practice. A systematic search of the scientific literature available in PubMed, Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and Sport Discus was carried out in January 2022. With 138 articles, only eight studies were found that met the selection criteria for this study. Peak estradiol is associated with increased laxity, strength, and poor use of neuromuscular control. Thus, the ovulatory phase is associated with an increased risk of injury. In conclusion, it seems that hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle alter values such as laxity, strength, body temperature, and neuromuscular control, among others. This fact causes women to constantly adapt to hormonal variations, which exposes them to a higher risk of injury.

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  • Núria Martínez-Fortuny & Alejandra Alonso-Calvete & Iria Da Cuña-Carrera & Rocío Abalo-Núñez, 2023. "Menstrual Cycle and Sport Injuries: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-12, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:4:p:3264-:d:1066762
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    1. Bin Hu & Yoh Murayama, 2024. "The Rehabilitation Effect of Rehabilitation Nursing Scheme for Sprinters With Knee Ligament Injuries," International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics (IJHISI), IGI Global, vol. 19(1), pages 1-11, January.

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