Clinical Review

Female Athletes: Unique Challenges Facing Women Warriors

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For women, the benefits of participating in sports are far-reaching and significant. These benefits include improvements in academic success, mental health, and responsible behavior.33 Women’s gaining acceptance and respect throughout the athletic world seems to have carried over elsewhere. Although many institutions remain noncompliant with Title IX, efforts continue to have a strongly positive effect on gender equality in the United States.

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