32.2 - The Female Athlete Throughout the Lifespan
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive review of the growth, maturational, musculoskeletal, physiological, biomechanical, and training-related injury risk factors unique to the female athlete. Evidence-based management of the young, pregnant/post-partum, and mature female athlete across the care continuum from injury prevention training to injury rehabilitation to safe return-to-activities is discussed. Throughout each monograph, extensive information is provided on the specific evaluation techniques, outcome measures, and rehabilitation approaches most pertinent to this unique population. These monographs also explore how growth, pregnancy, and aging related changes impact exercise tolerance/performance, and discuss current exercise guidelines. These monographs provide a comprehensive resource, combining scientific and clinical knowledge, for the physical therapist management of the female athlete throughout the lifespan.
Course Overview
Course Format: Online with an option to purchase the print version
Contact Hours: 15 hours contact hours
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Reading List
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- Rehabilitation Considerations for the Pediatric & Adolescent Athlete
- The Pregnant and Postpartum Athlete
- The Master Female Athlete
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| Online Only | Online + Hard Copy | |
|---|---|---|
| AOPT Member | $105 | $130 |
| Non-AOPT Member | $205 | $230 |
Cancellation Policy
Due to the automation of our learning management system allowing you instant access to the online content and the immediate order placement for a plus print product, there are no refunds after an order is placed.
International Shipping Policy
International Shipping Policy International shipping is NOT available when purchasing a plus print copy of our independent study courses. The online copy allows you instant access to any course with the ability to print a pdf copy. Note: APO and FPO addresses are serviced by the USPS and the Military Postal Service Agency and are available for plus print shipping.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this monograph series, the participant will be able to:
- Identify growth, maturational, biomechanical, and training related risk factors for injury among young female athletes.
- Understand the physiological, musculoskeletal, and psychological changes that often occur during pregnancy and after childbirth.
- Understand the age-related changes that occur in the master female athlete and how these changes affect performance.
- Recognize common acute and overuse injuries sustained by the female athlete at various stages of life.
- Understand the principles and key components of injury prevention training for female athletes throughout the lifespan.
- Utilize clinical decision-making to select appropriate examinations and treatment strategies of the young female athlete, the female patient during pregnancy and postpartum, and the mature female athlete.
- Understand important guidelines for effective exercise prescription to address specific needs of the young female athlete, the female patient during pregnancy and postpartum, and the mature female athlete.
Topics and Authors
Rehabilitation Considerations for the Pediatric and Adolescent Female Athlete
Christy Zwolski, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS
The Pregnant and Postpartum Athlete
Rita Deering, PT, DPT, PhD; Shefali Mathur Christopher, PT, DPT, SCS, LAT, ATC
The Master Female Athlete
Theresa L. Schuemann, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC