Women in Sport: Olympic Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine, Volume 8

The participation of women in sport, 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 volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine. The training and treatment of these athletes is covered in great deal and the text goes on to consider:

* The functional anatomy and physiology of the female athlete and how it can be perturbed to cause disease
* Medical issues relating to women athletes, including eating disorders, pregnancy, and the effect of sport on bone and the heart
* Psychosocial featues of the female athlete
* Psychological and medical aspects of the elite sportswoman, which are grouped by sporting activity

Women in Sport provides and invaluable reference for those who deal with sportswomen of all abilities, both on a clinical and research level.