Overview
- Editors:
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Elinor Mody
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Department of Rheumatology, Gretchen and Edward Fish Center for Women’s Health,, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Chestnut Hill, USA
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Elizabeth Matzkin
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA
- A chart of common musculoskeletal complaints, with potential causes and treatments assists the reader in quickly and easily finding the potential cause of their pain
- A summary of all the recent studies done on women’s musculoskeletal injuries ensures the reader that advice is backed by hard data
- Nutritional advice gives the reader information on what to eat to ensure bone health, muscle health, and an anti-inflammatory diet
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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- Elizabeth Matzkin, Gabrielle M. Paci
Pages 1-13
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- Alexis M. Ziemba, Emily J. Curry, Jingyi Gong, Elizabeth Matzkin
Pages 15-28
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- Nicholas K. Muraoka, Jennifer Baima
Pages 43-69
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- Kentaro Onishi, Jennifer Baima
Pages 71-90
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- Dean Ehrlich, Nicholas Colacchio, Eric L. Smith
Pages 91-106
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- Emily J. Curry, Jennifer Baima, Elizabeth Matzkin
Pages 107-126
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Back Matter
Pages 137-144
About this book
Recent research indicates that gender differences in anatomy and physiology, endocrinology, hand eye co-ordination and motor development have an effect on the kinds of injuries incurred as a result of sporting activities. Since men and women have different responses to exercise; strength and conditioning programs should be modified for these differences. Musculoskeletal Health in Women was born out of a need to provide fitness advice tailored to women. For example, research has focused on correcting neuromuscular imbalances in women to prevent injuries. Increased abduction moment at the knee and balance problems have been found to be predictors of ACL injury. Muscle strengthening with special emphasis on the terminal knee extensors and hip abductors can improve these neuromuscular imbalances. Additionally, taping and bracing at the ankle may be helpful, particularly in women prone to certain injuries. Any discussion of women’s sports injuries is only complete if it includes the Female Athlete Triad: energy availability (which is affected by eating disorders), osteoporosis, and menstrual function. Musculoskeletal Health in Women provides a fully-illustrated and comprehensive overview of all of these aspects and its multidisciplinary approach ensures that expertise is provided from disciplines such as psychiatry, physiatry, endocrinology, nutrition, rheumatology, orthopedics, physical therapy and radiology. These authors have worked with women athletes of all ilks and are well equipped to address a full spectrum of issues related to the musculoskeletal health of women. Musculoskeletal Health in Women will be of primary interest to women athletes and women embarking on a fitness regimen. Health professionals working in this area would also invariably benefit from the advice and guidance provided within these pages.
Editors and Affiliations
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Department of Rheumatology, Gretchen and Edward Fish Center for Women’s Health,, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Chestnut Hill, USA
Elinor Mody
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA
Elizabeth Matzkin
