Why peak performance for women requires more than better gear

Kate Ackerman: What girls and women in sports need to unlock their potential · 16:34 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: Beyond better sneakers and apparel, female athletes face a systemic gap in medical support. This talk explores the urgent need for a dedicated sports medical system designed specifically for women.

Kate Ackerman, who directs Boston Children's Hospital's Female Athlete Program and works as a sports scientist, maintains that reaching top performance demands genuine dedication to the well-being and health of women. She advocates for a long-overdue medical infrastructure dedicated to the study and development of female athletes to ensure their success both on and off the field.

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