This article reviews growth, development, and training response in the young female athlete. The female athlete triad of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis as it relates to the adolescent is discussed. Specific medical and psychological concerns in the adolescent population are summarized, and special considerations for preparticipation examinations are outlined.
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Midwest Orthopaed Rush, Dept Primary Care Sports Med, Chicago, IL 60612 USAMidwest Orthopaed Rush, Dept Primary Care Sports Med, Chicago, IL 60612 USA
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Univ Virginia Hlth Syst, Dept Family Med, POB 800729, Charlottesville, VA 22908 USAUniv Virginia Hlth Syst, Dept Family Med, POB 800729, Charlottesville, VA 22908 USA
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Midwest Orthopaed Rush, Dept Primary Care Sports Med, Chicago, IL 60612 USAMidwest Orthopaed Rush, Dept Primary Care Sports Med, Chicago, IL 60612 USA
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Univ Virginia Hlth Syst, Dept Family Med, POB 800729, Charlottesville, VA 22908 USAUniv Virginia Hlth Syst, Dept Family Med, POB 800729, Charlottesville, VA 22908 USA