The Female Athlete: Key Differences Between Girls and Boys.

NASN Sch Nurse

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Erie and Philadelphia, PA.

Published: September 2017

AI Article Synopsis

  • Female athletes face unique risks compared to male athletes, especially post-puberty, even within the same sports.
  • The article discusses how treatment methods for female athletes vary in terms of healing and injury prevention.
  • It highlights the crucial role of school nurses in recognizing and addressing injuries specifically among female athletes.

Article Abstract

Studies have shown female athletes to be subject to different risks than male athletes, even for the same sports and particularly after puberty. The purpose of this article is to identify some of those differences, discuss how treatment for female athletes differs both for healing and prevention, and emphasize key school nurse roles in identifying and responding to female athlete injuries.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1942602X17700650DOI Listing

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