| From
the Symposium Series
William Garrett, MD, PhD, and Gayle Lester, PhD
Area of Focus: Sports Medicine
How do biomechanical and muscular differences between
men and women impact response to exercise? What have we learned
about the effects of sports and exercise on women's health? This
important new work explores the impact of training on fitness levels,
general health, and quality of life for women of all ages.
Risks of injury and other adverse effects are evaluated.
Specific directions for future research are also presented.
Sections include:
- Epidemiology of sports injuries
- Specific injury locations
- Sport-specific injuries
- Musculoskeletal fitness
- General health issues
- Psychosocial health issues
Published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (Promotional copy courtesy of the AAOS.) |
