Women are 10 times more likely to develop lower hip/back pain than men and are twice as likely to experience knee pain.
Women release fluctuating levels of Oestrogen through the bloodstream and this hormone is a natural relaxant of ligaments and tendons. Research now shows us that when Oestrogen is released in high levels during women’s menstrual cycles, there is more likelihood of knee ligament, Achilles and arch strains.
With this in mind, Bigfoot manage womens injury slightly differently to mens We use orthotics made of more flexible materials, choose specific sports shoes with higher heel pitch and use sports tape to stabilise joints during vulnerable weeks of women’s cycles.
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