Course Description:

Participants in this course will learn about the unique differences in physiology and biomechanics
of the aging female body and the increased sports injury risk factors this population has related to
maturation. This course will follow the aging female athlete through childhood, adolescence,
pregnancy and post-partum, and menopause. This course will review the current evidence related
to common conditions such as athlete triad, pelvic floor dysfunction, and osteoporosis.
Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the risk factors associated with the aging
female body to better adapt specific physical therapy examination and treatment considerations
for this patient population.