TEAM MANAGEMENT OF THE FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD .2. OPTIMAL TREATMENT ANDPREVENTION TACTICS - ROUND-TABLE

Citation
E. Joy et al., TEAM MANAGEMENT OF THE FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD .2. OPTIMAL TREATMENT ANDPREVENTION TACTICS - ROUND-TABLE, Physician and sportsmedicine, 25(4), 1997, pp. 55
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Sport Sciences
ISSN journal
00913847
Volume
25
Issue
4
Year of publication
1997
Database
ISI
SICI code
0091-3847(1997)25:4<55:TMOTFA>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
Multidisciplinary management of the female athlete triad (disordered e ating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis) is optimal, but what exactly does it entail? With the primary care physician as the point person, the h ealthcare team addresses the underlying causes of disordered eating th rough such measures as drawing up a contract for returning to play, re solving nutrition issues, exploring psychotherapy options, and, someti mes, prescribing antidepressants. Hormone replacement therapy and cons ervative or orthopedic intervention for stress fractures may also be r equired. Communication among the members of the treatment team is cruc ial, and athletic trainers especially can provide valuable input. Prev ention strategies need to involve education of coaches, teachers, trai ners, parents, and others who work closely with female athletes.