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The participation of women in sports, whether it be professional or amateur, has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. The anatomy and physiology of the female athlete is unique and it is these aspects which are covered in this new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine. Women in Sp...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: International Federation of Sports Medicine, IOC Medical Commission
Other Authors: Drinkwater, Barbara L., 1926-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Science, 2000.
Series:Encyclopaedia of sports medicine ; v. 8.
Subjects:
Women athletes > Health and hygiene.
Sports injuries.
Sports.
Women.
Hygiene.
Women > Health and hygiene.
Women track and field athletes > Health and hygiene.
Sports
Women
Hygiene
Women's Health
Athletic Injuries
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The participation of women in sports, whether it be professional or amateur, has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. The anatomy and physiology of the female athlete is unique and it is these aspects which are covered in this new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine. Women in Sport provides and invaluable reference for those who deal with sportswomen of all abilities, both on a clinical and research level.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 661 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780470756850
0470756853
9780470757093
0470757094