Special considerations for the female runner

Issue title: The Injured Runner (Part II)

Guest editors: Robert P. WilderGuest Editor and Francis O'ConnorGuest Editor

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Fieseler, Catherine M.

Affiliations: Primary Care Sports Medicine Center, DeWitt Health Care System, Fort Belvoir, VA, USA

Abstract: There are a number of physiologic and anatomic differences between males and females which affect performance and the rate of injury. In addition, there are several disorders which occur with some frequency in female runners – eating disorders and amenorrhea, which warrant review. Most pregnant runners should be encouraged to remain active, with appropriate medical supervision. Providing good medical care for female runners requires a working knowledge of their unique features

Keywords: Female, Runner, Eating disorders, Amenorrhea

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1996-6105

Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 37-47, 1996