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Topic: Body - December 14 2024
Anatomy 101 for Women Athletes

It might seem obvious that anatomically, girls are different from boys. But why does having different anatomy result in different experiences as women athletes? With the help from VIS Expert and sport medicine physician, Amy West, MD, we share some tangible examples for how these differences play out in sports and how to ensure that we account for our anatomical differences to stay safe in sport.

By Chloe Sharp

VIS Creator

& Amy West

VIS Expert

Topic: Body

December 14 2024

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Women and men are built differently. This might sound like an obvious statement, but there are some very important considerations that need to be addressed in relation to our sport performance. We spoke with VIS Expert and Sport Medicine Physician, Amy West, MD, about our unique anatomical makeup, how these characteristics affect our sport experience, and tips to make sure that we are staying safe in our sports. Anatomical Differences West emphasizes that there are man...
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