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Prevention and Management of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries in Preadolescent and Adolescent Female Athletes

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After completing this chapter, you should have an understanding of the following:

  • • The important changes from prepubescence to postpubescence in females as far as anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system is concerned.

  • • The pertinent differences and similarities between young females and males in terms of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system.

  • • The occurrence of various common musculoskeletal injuries more unique to young female athletes, especially during the adolescent growth spurt.

  • • Several measures for prevention of athletic injuries from occurring in preadolescent and adolescent females.

  • • Different methods of orthopedic treatment for musculoskeletal injuries incurred by young female athletes, including specific recommendations for a regular conditioning program once healing is complete in order to enhance their physical fitness profile.

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  1. Clinical Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Allied Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX

    Mimi Zumwalt MD (Orthopaedic Surgeon, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Director of Sports Medicine, Team Physician)

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  1. College of Arts and Sciences Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

    Jacalyn J. Robert-McComb

  2. School of Medicine Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX

    Reid Norman

  3. School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX

    Mimi Zumwalt

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Zumwalt, M. (2008). Prevention and Management of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries in Preadolescent and Adolescent Female Athletes. In: Robert-McComb, J.J., Norman, R., Zumwalt, M. (eds) The Active Female. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-534-3_13

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