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Women in Sport

Copyright © 2000 Blackwell Science Ltd

Women in Sport

Editor(s): Barbara L. Drinkwater

Published Online: 21 JAN 2008

Print ISBN: 9780632050840

Online ISBN: 9780470757093

DOI: 10.1002/9780470757093

About this Book

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The participation of women in sports, whether it be professional or amateur, has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. The anatomy and physiology of the female athlete is unique and it is these aspects which are covered in this new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine.
Women in Sport provides and invaluable reference for those who deal with sportswomen of all abilities, both on a clinical and research level.

Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–xii)

  2. Part 1: History

    1. Chapter 1

      Women and the Olympic Games (pages 3–19)

      Gertrud Pfister

  3. Part 2: Physiology of the Female Athlete

    1. Chapter 2

      Factors Influencing Endurance Performance, Strength, Flexibility and Coordination (pages 23–36)

      Karen D. Mittleman and Cristine M. Zacher

    2. Chapter 3

      Effects of the Menstrual Cycle and Oral Contraceptives on Sports Performance (pages 37–61)

      Constance M. Lebrun

    3. Chapter 4

      Environmental Challenges (pages 62–74)

      Emily M. Haymes

  4. Part 3: Training the Female Athlete

    1. Chapter 5

      Physiological Aspects of Training (pages 77–92)

      Mary L. O'Toole

    2. Chapter 6

      Biomechanics (pages 93–107)

      Jill A. Crussemeyer and Janet S. Dufek

    3. Chapter 7

      Psychological Aspects of Training (pages 108–119)

      Joan L. Duda

    4. Chapter 8

      Nutrition (pages 120–131)

      Ann C. Grandjean, Jaime S. Ruud and Kristin J. Reimers

  5. Part 4: The Masters Athlete

    1. Chapter 9

      Cardiorespiratory Function in Masters Athletes (pages 135–143)

      Christine L. Wells

    2. Chapter 10

      Muscle Function in Masters Athletes (pages 144–157)

      M. Elaine Cress

    3. Chapter 11

      Hormone Replacement Therapy (pages 158–166)

      Wendy M. Ey

  6. Part 5: Medical Issues

    1. Chapter 12

      Preparticipation Examination (pages 169–182)

      Mimi D. Johnson

    2. Chapter 13

      Gender Verification (pages 183–193)

      Arne Ljungqvist

    3. Chapter 14

      The Pregnant Athlete (pages 194–307)

      Michelle F. Mottola and Larry A. Wolfe

    4. Chapter 15

      Musculoskeletal Injuries (pages 208–240)

      Elizabeth Arendt and Letha Griffin

    5. Chapter 16

      Cardiovascular Issues (pages 241–249)

      Patricia Sangenis

    6. Chapter 17

      Physical Activity and Risk for Breast Cancer (pages 250–264)

      Patty S. Freedson, Chuck E. Matthews and Philip C. Nasca

    7. Chapter 18

      Diabetes and Sport (pages 265–279)

      Barbara N. Campaigne

    8. Chapter 19

      Sport and Bone (pages 280–300)

      Ilkka Vuori and Ari Heinonen

    9. Chapter 20

      Women with Disabilities (pages 301–310)

      Karen P. Depauw

    10. Chapter 21

      Exercise-related Anaemia (pages 311–320)

      Sally S. Harris

    11. Chapter 22

      Nutritional and Pharmacological Ergogenic Aids (pages 321–341)

      Priscilla M. Clarkson and Melinda M. Manore

    12. Chapter 23

      Sexual Harassment and Abuse (pages 342–350)

      Celia Brackenridge

  7. Part 6: The Female Athlete Triad

    1. Chapter 24

      Body Composition (pages 353–363)

      Wendy M. Kohrt

    2. Chapter 25

      Eating Disorders (pages 364–376)

      Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen

    3. Chapter 26

      Amenorrhoea (pages 377–390)

      Lorna A. Marshall

    4. Chapter 27

      Osteoporosis (pages 391–406)

      Jane Gibson

  8. Part 7: Psychosocial Issues

    1. Chapter 28

      The Young Élite Athlete: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly (pages 409–429)

      Maureen R. Weiss, Anthony J. Amorose and Justine B. Allen

    2. Chapter 29

      Ethical Issues (pages 430–440)

      Angela Schneider

    3. Chapter 30

      Women's Role in National and International Sports Governing Bodies (pages 441–450)

      Kari Fasting

  9. Part 8: Sport-specific Injuries: Prevention and Treatment

    1. Chapter 31

      Swimming (pages 453–469)

      Naama Constantini and Maya Calé-Benzoor

    2. Chapter 32

      Track and Field (pages 470–485)

      Aurelia Nattiv

    3. Chapter 33

      Rowing (pages 486–493)

      Jo A. Hannafin

    4. Chapter 34

      Gymnastics (pages 494–509)

      Angela D. Smith

    5. Chapter 35

      Figure Skating (pages 510–534)

      Jane M. Moran

    6. Chapter 36

      Cycling (pages 535–549)

      Lisa Lamoreaux

    7. Chapter 37

      Tennis (pages 550–563)

      Carol L. Otis

    8. Chapter 38

      Basketball (pages 564–574)

      Susan W. Ryan

    9. Chapter 39

      Soccer (pages 575–599)

      Margot Putukian

    10. Chapter 40

      Canoeing and Kayaking (pages 600–612)

      Katherine Kenal and Patricia Trela

    11. Chapter 41

      Alpine Skiing (pages 613–625)

      Rosemary Agostini

    12. Chapter 42

      Softball (pages 626–646)

      Margaret M. Baker

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      Index (pages 647–661)

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