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Chronic pain and the female endurance athlete
An estimated 20% of the total population in Europe live with chronic pain which is approximately 150 million people. A deep dive into these statistics indicate that females have the highest prevalence of chronic pain during adulthood, and this pattern is similar in children and adolescents.

Lloyd Emeka
Oct 31, 2025


They could be the future of women’s football, but it’s not happening yet…
Introduction Although it is common for male footballers to become top level coaches at the end of (and sometimes during) their playing...

Dr Laura Wallace
Sep 26, 2025


One Million Breast Bounces: Celebrating 20 years of world-leading research
Celebrating 20 years of breast research, a record-breaking amount of breast bounces, scientific breakthroughs and the global impact this continues to have on female health and sport.
Tara Vooght
Sep 13, 2025


Period of Activity: Exploring the relationship between menstruation and physical activity in adolescents
Most girls drop out of sport during puberty, and my research explores whether self-compassion could help them stay active – period or no period.

Lisa Ruggles
Aug 15, 2025


Women and the Whistle: A Research Program on Women Sport Officials
David J. Hancock Memorial University of Newfoundland Introduction Sport doesn’t exist without officials—the referees, umpires, judges,...

Dr David Hancock
Jul 26, 2025


From fabric to field: The evolution of women’s football apparel
The evolution of women’s football apparel: As women’s football continues to surge in popularity and with the upcoming UEFA Women’s Euros in sight, what players wear on the pitch has become an important topic.

Dr Katy Griggs
Jul 19, 2025
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