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[Fatigue in the adolescent athlète].
Nathalie Wenger1, Yusuke Leo Takeuchi2, Françoise Lier2
1Centre interdisciplinaire de médecine du sport pour adolescents (CIMSA), Département femme-mère-enfant, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|July 11, 2019
Summary
Persistent fatigue in adolescent athletes requires careful evaluation. Healthcare providers must consider multifactorial causes to prevent long-term issues and encourage continued sports participation.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Adolescent Health
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Adolescent athletes commonly report fatigue.
- Acute fatigue is a normal physiological response to intense training.
- Persistent fatigue, however, necessitates medical investigation due to potential multifactorial causes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of evaluating persistent fatigue in adolescent athletes.
- To emphasize a comprehensive approach in diagnosing the causes of fatigue.
- To underscore the role of healthcare professionals in identifying serious conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on adolescent athlete fatigue.
- Clinical considerations for assessing somatic, psychosocial, and athletic history.
- Identification of potential long-term consequences of undiagnosed fatigue.
Main Results:
- Persistent fatigue in adolescent athletes can stem from various complex and multifactorial origins.
- Failure to identify underlying issues may lead to overtraining, burnout, abuse, or eating disorders.
- A holistic assessment is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare professionals must thoroughly investigate persistent fatigue in adolescent athletes.
- Early identification and intervention are key to preventing adverse physical and psychological outcomes.
- Maintaining adolescent engagement in sports and physical activity is vital, especially given rising inactivity rates.
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