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For female athletes, getting unique and specialized care makes a big difference.

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Did you know? Girls who play sports not only do better in school, but also are more likely to have high self-esteem, stronger relationships, and improved physical health.

However, a disparity still exists when it comes to treating their injuries and improving performance. Enter: The University of Kansas Health System’s female athlete program, which considers the anatomical, biomechanical, hormonal, nutritional, physiological, and psychological factors that can uniquely affect female athletes.

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