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Lanese, Richard R.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1990
Studied eight matched men's and women's intercollegiate teams for one year to determine the incidence of athletic injury and disability. Found no gender differences except in gymnastics, in which certain events may account for the greater rate of injuries and longer recovery time among female subjects. (DM)
Descriptors: Athletes, College Athletics, Females, Gymnastics