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.

Reading List

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• Rehabilitation Considerations for the Pediatric & Adolescent Athlete
• The Pregnant and Postpartum Athlete
• The Master Female Athlete

Infographics

• Rehabilitation Considerations for the Pediatric and Adolescent Female Athlete
• Changes during Pregnancy
• Age-related Changes in the Master Female Athlete

Course Overview

Course Format: Online with an option to purchase the print version

Contact Hours: 15 hours contact hours

State Approval: AOPT courses are accepted in all states plus the District of Columbia, as allowed by the type of course requirements in state regulations. A small number of states require APTA to seek pre-approval of courses. The approval codes for these states can be found here. Always check with your State Licensing Board to confirm contact hours offered.