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  • Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Geriatric Rehabilitation

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  • The sport of triathlon is experiencing significant growth across all demographics.
  • Master female athletes represent a rapidly expanding segment within the triathlon community.
  • Understanding the specific physiological and training requirements of this group is crucial for physical therapists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide physical therapists with essential knowledge for the care of master female athletes.
  • To outline strategies for injury prevention and high-level, injury-free participation in triathlon for older women.
  • To present a comprehensive overview including aging biology, injury prevention, and training recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on aging, female physiology, and triathlon training.
  • Analysis of common injuries in master female athletes.
  • Development of evidence-based recommendations for training programs.

Main Results:

  • The aging process presents unique physiological considerations for female athletes.
  • Specific training modifications and injury prevention techniques are vital for master female athletes.
  • A structured training program can enhance performance and reduce injury risk.

Conclusions:

  • Physical therapists must adopt a tailored approach to address the needs of master female athletes.
  • Optimizing training and implementing preventive measures are key to supporting longevity and success in triathlon for this population.
  • Further research into the specific adaptations and needs of master female athletes is warranted.