Injury adds hurdles for inactive women in sport
Injury or pain affects participation for one in five physically inactive women taking part in social sport, with those from lower-income households more likely to be injury-affected, new research from La Trobe University shows. Researchers surveyed more than 1,330 physically inactive women who had participated in social sport programs across Victoria. Among women affected by injury, the knee…
New research from La Trobe University reveals that injury or pain is a significant barrier to physical activity for one in five inactive women who participate in social sport. The study, which surveyed over 1,330 women in Victoria, found that knee, lower back, and ankle injuries were the most common complaints among affected women.
Researchers emphasize that injury-related barriers disproportionately affect women from lower-income households and those with lower confidence in their ability to participate regularly in physical activity. The findings, published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, highlight the need for accessible, adaptable, and confidence-building programs to help inactive women overcome injury-related barriers and remain active.
Social sport, defined as semi-organized, entry-level, and noncompetitive activities during leisure time, currently sees almost eight in 10 Australian adults failing to meet recommended physical activity levels.
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