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Peer reviewedMackie, Susan J.; Taunton, Jack E. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1994
Survey of 100 young female gymnasts examined injuries over a 40-month period. Injury rates were similar to those found in other studies of female competitive gymnasts, but there were several notable findings regarding injury patterns. Prevention methods to reduce injury include modifying mat design and prescribing strengthening and stretching…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Athletes, Females, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedJohnson, Mimi D. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1992
Discusses the basics of the preparticipation exam, focusing on aspects specific to females, such as menstrual dysfunction, disordered eating, and orthopedic problems such as scoliosis and patellofemoral pain. Health history questionnaire and other parts of the exam are included in six tables. (SM)
Descriptors: Eligibility, Females, Gynecology, Higher Education
