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Female Athletes Prone to Lower Spine Injuries

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by Brooke de Lench and the MomsTeam Experts, posted February 22 2011

As with ACL injuries, female athletes are more prone than their male counterparts to small, hairline fractures of the lower (lumbar) spine, usually from overtraining (e.g. overuse injuries) or improper loading of the spine. Because such injuries can be misdiagnosed, it is important for coaches and parents to recognize the symptoms and seek appropriate medical treatment.

Learn the common causes of lower back injuries in female youth athletes at: Momsteam.com

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