Coaching Concerns in Physically Active Girls and Young Women-Part I: The Female Athlete Triad

• Autores: Kathleen J. Pantano
• Localización: Strength and conditioning journal, ISSN 1524-1602, Vol. 31, Nº. 6, 2009, págs. 38-43
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • SUMMARY: COACHES PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE PREVENTION OF THE FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD. BECAUSE THEY SPEND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME WITH ATHLETES, THEY MAY BE FIRST TO RECOGNIZE THE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS FOR THE DISORDERS THAT INDICATE A NEED FOR MEDICAL FOLLOW-UP. IDENTIFYING RISK BEHAVIORS REQUIRES KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRIAD AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLICATIONS THAT CAN AFFECT SPORTS PERFORMANCE. THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES COACHES WITH A CURRENT DESCRIPTION OF THE TRIAD, AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE CONDITION CAN DEVELOP, AND STRATEGIES THAT CAN BE USED FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF THE SYNDROME