The emphasis of this book is on conditioning as a means of injury prevention as well as performance improvement. A number of chapters deal with injury prevention, sequelae, treatment and physical restoration. A chapter is included presenting the achievements and the personal conditioning programs of a number of national and Olympic women champions…

The female athlete--her structural, physiological, and psychological characteristics and capacities-- is the main focus of this book. It is designed to provide persons in positions of leadership in girls' and women's athletics greater insights and understanding regarding the nature of women athletes and to help structure wholesome sports programs…