The Young Female Athlete

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Stein, Cynthia J. (Editor), Ackerman, Kathryn E. (Editor), Stracciolini, Andrea (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2016.
• Series: Contemporary Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine,
• Subjects: Medicine.; Orthopedics.; Pediatrics.; Sports medicine.; Medicine & Public Health.; Sports Medicine.

 Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach and drawing on the experience of experts in their respective fields, this unique book presents and discusses an array of topics relevant to the ever-growing population of pediatric, adolescent and young adult female athletes. Each topic is clearly defined and...

Table of Contents:

• 1.Growth and Development
• 2.Sports Nutrition
• 3.Resistance Training
• 4.Mental Skills Training
• 5.The Female Athlete Triad
• 6.Overuse Injuries
• 7.Spondylolysis
• 8.Hip Injuries
• 9.ACL Injuries
• 10.Concussion in Sports
• 11.Management of Cardiovascular Concerns
• 12.Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Prevention.