Strengthening injury prevention research in women's sport

The FAIR Consensus was released today, addressing the gap in injury-prevention research for female, woman, and girl athletes.

Female and girl athletes are reaching new heights globally, but they remain significantly underrepresented in injury-prevention research. Today, the Female Athlete Injury Prevention (FAIR) Consensus marks a major shift in addressing that gap.

We're delighted to share that Dr Debbie Palmer, from Moray House School of Education and Sport, served as one of the 25 international steering group experts, helping shape this ground-breaking body of work led by La Trobe University, the University of Calgary and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Over the course of two years, the FAIR team analysed more than 600 studies across six continents, conducted five systematic reviews and a scoping review, and developed 56 practical recommendations to improve injury prevention strategies, support gender-inclusive environments and inform policy from grassroots to elite sport.

This is a significant step toward safer, more equitable sport - where the experiences and needs of female, woman and girl athletes are properly represented in both research and practice.

steering group photo taken in Olympic House in Lausanne
Steering group together at the Olympic House in Lausanne

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