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At the Women’s Health, Sports and Performance Institute, our work and expertise are recognized by leading national and international outlets.

From groundbreaking research on female athlete health to advocating for evidence-based training and care, our founder and director, Kate Ackerman, MD, MPH, FACSM, is a trusted voice in shaping the future of women’s sports medicine.

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TEDx: What Girls and Women in Sports Need to Unlock Their Potential

Kate Ackerman, MD, MPH, FACSM shares the barriers female athletes face and the steps we must take to level the playing field.

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How to Strengthen Your Bones With Exercise

NY TIMES — Women are at higher risk of bone loss than men. But a few simple workouts can help to keep your skeleton strong and resilient.

Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris

AP NEWS — Why competing at the highest level while pregnant demands specialized care

What to Know About Running and Birth Control and Whether Oral Contraceptives Affect Performance

RUNNERS WORLD — While we need more research on female athletes, here’s what we know so far.

These young athletes were bound for stardom until a mysterious condition derailed their running careers

CNN — A look at how RED-S has sidelined promising athletes and why awareness, prevention, and early intervention are critical.

Can tracking your period lead to a better workout?

From elite athletes to TikTokers, more people are trying to tailor their workouts to their menstrual cycles. But does that work?

The Injury That Has Upended the Women’s World Cup

THE NEW YORKER — Some of the best players in the world have gone down with A.C.L. tears—an injury that, for reasons which aren’t entirely clear, women experience far more often than men.