Injury Prevention.

Injury prevention is an important aspect of female sports and requires a multi-disciplinary approach. This article provides a general overview of extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors for injury, focusing on female sex-specific risk factors that should be acknowledged in young athletes. We also discuss the importance of pre-participation physical examinations, injury prevention programs, and promoting well-balanced diets and training schedules in athletes to maximize performance while minimizing injury risk.