title: The female athlete.
abstract: Although there are many similarities between men and women involved in sport activities, certain issues are unique to the female athlete. This article presents and brings to light some of the more important concerns that are specific to women engaged in sports.
authors.affiliation: Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, USA.
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: LeBlanc
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000293:injuries; D011247:Pregnancy; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology