Rehabilitation and Return to Sport of Female Athletes.

ABSTRACT: The increase in female participation in athletics over the past decade has been accompanied by an increase in injury rates as a result of higher demands placed on athletes. Although previous studies have shown that anatomic, biomechanical, hormonal, and psychological factors may play a role in differences between men and women that can influence injury risk in athletes, there is still a lack of understanding of sex-related mechanisms of injury, guidelines, and prevention strategies. This article provides an overview of common injuries affecting female athletes. We present guidelines for upper- and lower-extremity injury rehabilitation, focusing on considerations specific to the female athlete with the goal to facilitate a safe return to sports.

Level of evidence

Level V, expert opin

SUBMITTER: Gianakos AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8811489 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature