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- Title
The Female Athlete: Key Differences Between Girls and Boys.
- Authors
Franklin, Corinna C. D.
- 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.
- Subjects
SPORTS injuries treatment; ANTERIOR cruciate ligament injuries; NURSES; SCHOOL nursing; SEX distribution; STRESS fractures (Orthopedics); WOMEN athletes; OCCUPATIONAL roles; SPORTS participation; INJURY risk factors
- Publication
NASN School Nurse, 2017, Vol 32, Issue 5, p318
- ISSN
1942-602X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1942602X17700650