Female athlete triad: At breaking point.

Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus

To cite: De Souza MJ, Nattiv A, Joy E, et al. Br J Sports Med 2014;48:289. ABSTRACT The Female Athlete Triad is a medical condition often observed in physically active girls and women, and involves three components: (1) low energy availability with or without disordered eating, (2) menstrual dysfunction and (3) low bone mineral density. Female athletes often present with one or more of the thre...

2014 female athlete triad coalition consensus statement on treatment and return to play of the female athlete triad.

The female athlete triad is a medical condition often observed in physically active girls and women and involves three components: (1) low energy availability with or without disordered eating, (2) menstrual dysfunction, and (3) low bone mineral density. Female athletes often present with one or more of the three triad components, and early intervention is essential to prevent its progression t...

Long term consequences of the female athlete triad.

In the past 40 years, female sports participation, particularly at the high school level, has significantly increased. Physical activity in females has numerous positive benefits, including improved body image and overall health. Unfortunately, a select population of exercising females may experience symptoms related to the female athlete triad, which refers to the interrelatedness of energy av...

Prevalence of the Female Athlete Triad in Recreational Endurance Runners Introduction The female athlete triad (FAT) is of concern for women who are very physically active or engaged in intense athletic training and competition. While the original triad

Awareness and comfort in treating the Female Athlete Triad: are we failing our athletes?

BACKGROUND Recognition of the Female Athlete Triad (disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis) has increased significantly since it was defined in 1992 by the American College of Sports Medicine. However, knowledge and treatment of the Female Athlete Triad is still lacking among physicians and medical personnel. PURPOSE We surveyed physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and coa...