Assessment of nutritional knowledge in female athletes susceptible to the Female Athlete Triad syndrome [PDF]
Background The study aimed to i) assess nutritional knowledge in female athletes susceptible to the Female Athlete Triad (FAT) syndrome and to compare with controls; and ii) to compare nutritional knowledge of those who were classified as being 'at risk'
Petroczi Andrea +2 more
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New criteria for female athlete triad syndrome? As osteoporosis is rare, should osteopenia be among the criteria for defining the female athlete triad syndrome? [PDF]
As osteoporosis is rare, should osteopenia be among the criteria for defining the female athlete triad syndrome? The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has provided a great deal of impetus to educating healthcare providers, athletes, and the general public about the potential harm of a “serious syndrome consisting of disordered eating ...
Khan KM +5 more
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From amenorrhea to pregnancy: spontaneous recovery of the female athlete triad during the COVID-19 pandemic [PDF]
The Female Athlete Triad (Triad) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) are conditions associated with low energy availability (EA) that can lead to menstrual dysfunction, impaired bone health, and metabolic disturbances.
Eduardo Medeiros Ferreira da Gama +4 more
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Background: An athlete’s menstrual cycle may be seriously disturbed when she undertakes a physical activity that exceeds the body’s adaptive capacity and/or applies dietary restrictions. The main aim of this study was to assess the impact of swimming training undertaken by participants of sport clubs on disorders of the menstrual cycle.
Joanna Witkos +1 more
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Screening tool for the identification of relative energy deficiency in Sport risk: validation of the low energy availability in female questionnaire - Italian version (LEAFQ-ITA) [PDF]
Background Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (REDs) is defined as a multifactorial syndrome of impaired physiological and/or psychological functioning was previously named as the Female Athlete Triad. REDs was proposed to be an expansion of the Female
Cinzia Ferraris +7 more
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Abordagens medicamentosas e não medicamentosas no manejo terapêutico de mulheres com a Síndrome Tríade da Mulher Atleta / Medicated and non-medicated approaches to the therapeutic management of women with the Triad Female Athlete Syndrome [PDF]
A síndrome Tríade da Mulher Atleta (TMA) compreende um espectro de fatores que se relacionam entre si: baixa disponibilidade energética (DE), distúrbios hormonais e baixa densidade mineral óssea (DMO). O objetivo desta revisão foi investigar os princípios terapêuticos que possam guiar o profissional médico na escolha do manejo mais adequado da síndrome.
Ferreira, Larissa Borges +2 more
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Prevalence of the Female Athlete Triad Syndrome Among High School Athletes [PDF]
To estimate the prevalence of the female athlete triad (disordered eating, menstrual irregularity, and low bone mass) among high school athletes.Observational cross-sectional study.High school.Female athletes (n= 170) representing 8 sports were recruited from 6 high schools in southern California.Disordered eating and menstrual status were determined ...
Jeanne F, Nichols +4 more
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Management of Low Bone Mass in Female Athletes [PDF]
As female athletic participation has increased, the positive effects of exercise on health have become evident. However, with this growth in sports activity, a set of health problems unique to the female athlete has emerged.
Hoon Choi
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Problem: If athletes develop low energy availability (LEA), it can lead to a Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) syndrome which has severe health consequences if not treated.Methodology: A narrative review of the most recent and pertinent ...
Cabre HE +8 more
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Triathlete with Multiple Stress Fractures in the Lower Limbs: Case Report and Literature Review
Recurrent stress fractures rarely affect the same athlete. We present the case of a female triathlete who suffered multiple stress fractures in both tibias, the right fibula, and the left femoral neck.
Adriano Fernando Mendes Junior +4 more
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