Lower extremity problems in female athletes

Abstract

Women are participating in sports in greater numbers than ever before. As physicians, our job is to help them enjoy and benefit from their participation by treating injuries quickly and appropriately when they occur and preventing them wherever possible. Although certain injuries do occur more in female athletes than in male athletes, taking the proper precautions to prevent injury (e.g., using the right equipment, training properly, warming up and stretching before activity) can lessen the risk of injuries for all athletes.