Sports Medicine for Female Athletes

The Women’s Sports Medicine Clinic at UW Health in Madison, WI is designed to treat the unique needs of female athletes.

The incidence of certain sports injuries in females is higher than males. Additionally, female athletes’ injuries are often the result of a number of issues including nutrition, hormones, anatomy and changes due to pregnancy.

The Team

Our team of female sports medicine experts have extensive experience working with athletes of all levels. They recognize the health and wellness challenges specific to active women and are dedicated to returning female athletes to sport following an injury.

The Clinic

The first visit includes an evaluation and treatment recommendation by a female Sports Medicine physician and a sports rehabilitation therapist.

Following the exam, a care plan is created that may include counsel on sports medicine, rehabilitation, nutrition, sport psychology, biomechanical video analysis, performance improvement and injury prevention.

Additional Services for Female Athletes

	Sports Performance   UW Health Sports Medicine's Sports Performance program develop speed, strength and agility training programs for athletes of all ages and ability levels, with an emphasis on long-term athlete development.   Learn more
	Sport Rehabilitation   UW Health Sports Medicine's staff of physical therapists and athletic trainers is skilled in rehabilitating orthopedic injuries sustained by competitive and recreational athletes.   Learn more
	Active Moms Running Clinic   Pregnancy and delivery can place tremendous stress on the joints and soft tissues of the core, pelvis and lower extremities. UW Health Sports Medicine staff help moms return to running after childbirth by addressing pain and issues that may develop.   Learn more
	Sport Psychology   Athletes spend hours training their bodies, but may not focus on the mental aspect of the sport. UW Health sport psychologists can help athletes learn how to develop the mental and emotional skills needed for competition.   Learn more
	Sport Massage   UW Health Sports Medicine offers sports massage for performance enhancement, injury prevention, recovery assistance and rehabilitation.   Learn more

Resources

UW Health Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation experts discuss issues common to female athletes:

• ACL Injuries in Females
• Red-S Syndrome: What Athletes Need to Know
• Stress Fractures in Female Athletes
• Sports Medicine Program Gets Running Moms Back in Stride

More from the UW Health Sports Performance program