The Female Athlete

The Female Athlete

Structural and hormonal differences between males and females affect injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques and outcomes.
Girls are 25% more likely to have ankle sprains than boys.
Research shows girls are 3-8 times more likely to suffer knee ligament injuries than boys.
By age 16, girls have 40% less upper extremity strength, 25% less lower extremity strength, decreased core strength and neuromuscular control, as compared to boys.
We have special education in identifying these issues and design specific programs to help the female athlete.
Treatment is specific to enhance healing, restore normal flexibility and strength, and return you to sport activities as safely and as quickly as possible.

Back Pain Spinal nerve inflammation can be a source of back pain....	Organ Prolapse Pelvic floor muscles provide support to the pelvis,...
Breast Surgery Recovery Problems which occur after breast cancer surgery and...	Osteoporosis/Osteopenia Many times, medication alone is not enough to effectively...
Foot Orthotics Foot orthotics may be indicated to decrease pain, improve...	Pelvic Pain / Painful Intercourse Many women of all ages experience painful intercourse, pain...
Interstitial Cystitis (IC) IC can include bladder or abdominal pain, frequent urination...	The Female Athlete Structural and hormonal differences between males and...
Maternity & Postpartum Issues During pregnancy and after delivery, almost 70% of women...	Total Joint Replacement Arthritis is the leading cause of disability and often leads...
Muscle and Joint Pain Women have more problems than men with muscle and joint pain...	Urinary Incontinence It is not normal to leak urine, even in small amounts,...
Neck Pain and Headache/Migraine Headache is the most common neurological ailment in the...