Musculoskeletal Problems In The Female Athlete

Abstract

Musculoskeletal injuries in the female athlete are, for the most part, similar to those in the male athlete. However, there are differences in the incidence of these injuries and in the sports in which they tend to occur. Female athletes have a higher rate of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries than male athletes. Other musculoskeletal problems are also more common in females, such as multidirectional instability of the shoulder, adhesive capsulitis, and patellofemoral pain. This review addresses injuries that are seen commonly in female athletes and outlines current diagnosis and treatment options. This review contains 3 figures and 32 references Key words: ACL tear, adhesive capsulitis, atraumatic, female athlete, injection, knee, patellofemoral pain, shoulder