STEIN, C.; ACKERMAN, K.; STRACCIOLINI, A.
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108,67 €1. Growth and the Young Female Athlete
2. Sports Nutrition for the Young Female Athlete
3. Resistance Training for Young Female Athletes
4. Mental Skills Training: Games Girls Play—The Why, What, and When of Mental Fitness
5. The Female Athlete Triad
6. Overuse Injuries in Young Female Athletes
7. Spondylolysis
8. Hip Injuries in the Young Female Athlete
9. ACL Injuries in the Female Athlete
10. Concussion and the Female Athlete
11. Management of Cardiovascular Concerns in Female Athletes
12. Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Prevention
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 includes epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and future directions. Opening chapters discuss growth and development, sports nutrition, resistance training, and psychological considerations for the young female athlete, with a chapter focusing on the female athlete triad. Later chapters present injuries and management strategies common to the young female athlete, such as overuse injuries, spondylolysis, hip and ACL injuries, concussion, and cardiovascular complications. The concluding chapter considers the benefits of physical activity for chronic disease prevention later in life. The Young Female Athlete provides useful, up-to-date information for any practitioner treating this active population, encouraging sports participation with fitness, injury prevention, personal growth, and long-term health.
Features
• Focuses on issues important to the pediatric, adolescent and young adult female athlete, such as growth, development, and hormonal changes
• Addresses injuries most common to the young female athlete, such as spondylolysis, ACL tears and concussion
• Includes consideration of nutritional factors, strength training, psychological issues and risk reduction for future injury
Authors
• Cynthia J. Stein, MD, MPH, Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
• Andrea Stracciolini, MD, Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
• Kathryn E. Ackerman, MD, MPH, Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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