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Vivienne Nathanson , Boxing is becoming increasingly popular for women as a form of exercise, with many gyms promoting it as a good form of self defence and a way of improving self confidence, along with it's physical health benefits. Is boxing safe for women when used purely as a form of exercise rather than practised as a competitive sport?
Asked by sevenof8 on Nov 09 2007 3:51:29 PM and supported by 32 members
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As well as the large risk of acute injuries sustained in boxing, some of which are major, there is a risk of chronic damage following repeated trauma. Each time someone is hit on the head they may sustain a minor degree of brain injury. It has been claimed that eighty per cent of boxers have brain scarring as a result of the cumulative effects of blows to the head. Once damaged, the brain is increasingly susceptible to further damage. Boxing also damages the eyes, ears and nose - in some cases there may be permanent sight or hearing loss. Specifically to women, trauma to the breast can cause a condition called fat necrosis, in which part of the tissue dies and becomes a hard lump – the effectiveness of breast protection is limited. We have not investigated differences in the relative prevalence of long-term injuries to women and men. MORE!

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