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Female athletes: managing risk and maximizing benefit.
Shannon Cleary1, Victoria Chi1, Ronald Feinstein2
1Division of General Pediatrics.
Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|October 10, 2018
Summary
Caring for female youth athletes requires understanding unique risks like concussions and the female athlete triad. Increased sports participation necessitates education for providers, parents, and coaches on injury prevention and support.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Sports Medicine
- Female Athlete Health
Background:
- Female participation in youth sports has surged over the last 50 years.
- This increase has driven research into specific health considerations for young female athletes.
- Understanding these unique aspects is crucial for optimizing athlete well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated summary of the unique aspects of caring for female youth and adolescent athletes.
- To highlight recent research findings relevant to this population.
- To inform healthcare providers, parents, and coaches.
Main Methods:
- This review synthesizes current research on female youth athletes.
- It examines common injuries and conditions prevalent in this demographic.
- Social factors influencing athlete health are also considered.
Main Results:
- Female athletes face higher risks for certain injuries, including concussions and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
- The female athlete triad (disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis) is a significant concern.
- Early sports specialization can increase the risk of overuse injuries.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers must educate patients, parents, and coaches about the specific risks female athletes face.
- There is a need for continued research to maximize benefits and manage risks.
- Improving support and accessibility of youth sports for all children is essential.
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