Sex differences in sports medicine / editors, Ellen Casey, Monica Rho, Joel Press.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Casey, Ellen, editor.

Rho, Monica, editor.

Press, Joel, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxi, 296 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Demos Medical, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is the first book dedicated to the musculoskeletal, physiological, hormonal, and other differences between the sexes as they manifest in sports medicine. Organized anatomically from head to toe, this unique reference focuses on the sex-specific differences of men and women to inform clinical care and the management of common sports injuries. Other chapters cover nutrition, hormones, concussion, pain, sports cardiology and pulmonology, and the particular care of adolescent and geriatric patients. The editors have assembled a world-class team of specialists to collaborate on each chapter, and specially commissioned illustrations and tables help visualize the data and findings. While some books focus on “the female athlete” as a discrete category, this book discusses how the many physical stresses of athletics affect both sexes based on the inherent biological differences. The goal is to foster a more comprehensive understanding of the latest research and practice in sports medicine as it applies to all patients. As the field of sports medicine has grown exponentially over the last few decades, this book will serve as an essential resource for physicians, trainers, coaches, and anyone involved in athletics and medicine. Key Features: Provides an evidence-based review of how sex differences affect the risk of injury, presentation, and clinical course of sports-related injuries Anatomically based chapters highlight differences in static structures, dynamic movement, and pathology between the sexes Authors summarize key differences at the end of each chapter Includes special chapters on running and throwing, sports cardiology, sports pulmonology, nutrition, and unique athlete populations.

Contents:

1: Sex Hormones

Review of Hormonal Production

Hormonal Regulation

Hormonal Differences by Age, Sex, and Menstrual Cycle

Collagen Metabolism and Function in the Musculoskeletal System

Hormonal Effects on Tissues

Effects of Hormonal Contraceptives on the Musculoskeletal System, Injuries, and Performance

Clinical Correlation: Sex Hormones and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

2: Shoulder

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Biomechanics

Pathology

3: Elbow, Wrist, and Hand

Anatomy and Biomechanics

Selected Injuries/Pathology

4: Throwing

Introduction: Why Is Throwing Important?

The Biomechanics of Throwing

The Sex Differences in Throwing Outcomes

Why Sex Differences in Throwing Exist

Sex Differences in Ideal Throwing Mechanics

5: Spine

Spine Anatomy

Pathology-Specific Gender Differences

6: Pelvis

Overview: Anatomical Differences

The Groin

The Pubic Symphysis

Sacrum and SI Joint

Coccyx

Pelvic Floor

Special Considerations in Females

7: Hip

Normal Structural Differences

Intra-Articular Disease: Pre arthritic Conditions

Intra-Articular Disease: Osteoarthritis

Extra-articular Conditions

Bone Disorders

Hip-Spine Syndrome

8: Non traumatic Knee Injuries

9: Traumatic Knee Injuries

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Medial Collateral Ligament/Lateral Collateral Ligament

Meniscus

Quadriceps Tendon

Patellar Dislocation

10: Foot and Ankle

Differences Between the Sexes in the Foot and Ankle

Musculoskeletal Complaints of the Foot and Ankle

11: Running

Biomechanics and Motor Control

Common Clinical Syndrome

12: Bone

Overview

Bone Metabolism

Clinical Syndromes

The Aging Athlete

13: Tendinopathy

Risk Factors Associated With Tendinopathy

Treatment of Tendinopathy

14: Pain

Sex Differences in Pain

15: Concussion

Injury Epidemiology in Women Versus Men

Cognitive Function and Symptoms at Baseline Versus Post-Injury

Balance/Postural Assessment at Baseline Versus Post-Injury

Length of Recovery

What Explains the Difference?

16: The Young Athlete

Sports Participation

Sports Injuries

Sex Differences in Rules of Sport

Puberty, Jumping Mechanics, and Neuromuscular Control

Conditions Unique to the Skeletally Immature Athlete

17: The Aging Athlete

Sex Differences in the Aging Athlete

Sex Specific Responses With Aging

Sarcopenia

Athletic Training in the Aging Athlete

Osteoarthritis

Systemic Risk Factors for the Development of OA

Clinical Presentation and Treatment of OA

18: Sports Cardiology

Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Disease

19: Sports Pulmonology

Pulmonary Symptoms During and/or After Exercise

Asthma

Special Considerations in Women with Asthma

Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction

Sex Differences in Respiratory Mechanics During Exercise

20: Sports Nutrition

Sex Differences in Eating Behavior

Energy

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Fluid and Electrolytes

Micronutrients and Sport.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61705-249-3