Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease across the world resulting from compromised bone microstructure and decreased bone mineral density. It primarily impacts postmenopausal women over 50 years placing…
Pelvic pain is a complex diagnosis that can be related to numerous etiologies across several specialties. This chapter aims to explore diagnosis and management of common neuromusculoskeletal causes of pelvic…
Chronic pelvic pain is a complex diagnosis that has a significant impact on quality of life and function in women of all ages. Symptoms often span across numerous organ systems…
There is well-established epidemiologic evidence demonstrating variance in the pain disorders affecting women compared with men, although limited conclusive evidence exists regarding the pathophysiologic mechanisms to account for this difference….
This article discussed the anatomic, physiologic, hormonal, and psychosocial factors unique to the female athelte that can affect a female athlete’s injury risk and rehabilitation trajectory. A review of considerations…
As the prevalence of female cancer survivors increases, their quality of life (QOL) and function have become key areas of focus in the context of survivorship and rehabilitation needs. Although…
Although men are more commonly affected than women with spinal cord injuries (SCIs), women comprise a growing portion of the population of individuals with SCIs. Guidelines for primary care and…
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women globally. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR)—a comprehensive program including supervised progressive exercise, education, support, behavior modification, and nutritional guidance over…
This review highlights the physiological, hormonal, and hematological changes following traumatic brain injury (TBI) in women. Younger women may experience worse outcomes due to higher cerebral pressures, while hormonal changes…
Stroke is the third leading cause of death of women in the United States, and women have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men. Studies show that women live…
