The Future of Female Health & Performance Lives Here

Supported by Research, Education and Care

The Women's Health, Sports & Performance Institute

Empowering women and girls in sport across the lifespan

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of sports and exercise science research has focused solely on women

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more likely for women to suffer ACL injuries than men

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is the average delay before research reaches real-world clinical practice

The data gap is real.

Women are studied less, injured more and left waiting for change.

Hear the Story Behind the WHSP Mission

Athlete Voices

Where Health Meets Performance

Accomplished athletes from around the globe share their first-hand experiences navigating health and performance in sport.

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Iron

Performance building block – featuring Hilary Stellingwerff

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Pregnancy

Navigating pregnancy in sport – featuring Lora Webster

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REDs

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport – featuring Pippa Woolven

“The healthcare system was not built for female athletes. 53 years – two generations of women and girls – have elapsed since Title IX was signed into law. Now is the time to level up! With focused translational research, comprehensive clinical care and unprecedented collaboration, imagine the records and ceilings our female athletes will smash.”

Dr. Kathryn Ackerman

Co-Founder & President