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.
