Female Athlete Triad

Preventing Hip Fractures - By: Dan Brathers
Osteoporosis has been affecting millions of people worldwide and it is one of the common causes for people who own mobility scooters. It is one of the most common ailments among seniors and it is characterized by the increased ability to have bone fractures due to weaker bones. A new study has shown that there are three primary ways to decrease the chances of developing hip fractures due to osteoporosis. Following these methods can bring down the chances of developing these fractures to over 20%.


The first step that should be done is to make sure that you have had a bone scan. This is very important. All people who are over the age of 50 that have a history of fractures due to fragility should be the first in line to get a bone scan. They are more likely to have osteoporosis more than anyone else. Women over the age of 65, men over the age of 70, and those who are medications such as corticosteroids should also consider getting a bone scan as well. It is always to best to catch a problem first before it gets worse.


The next step is where the doctor comes in. The person who has poor bone density should be educated as much as they can on the subject to learn ways of coping with it and still maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Those who are in need of osteoporosis treatment should receive safety checks for fall prevention besides receiving the proper medicine for their poor bone density.


The last step should concern fall prevention. During the study, the researchers created a program that involved physical therapy for patients who were at risk of developing osteoporosis. During the 4 year experiment nearly 40% of hip fractures ceased. There were over 10 centers that performed this experiment and the percentages were quite significant, making this procedure very helpful for treating and reducing hip fractures.
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What You Need To Know About the Female Athlete Triad - By: Dr Andrew Schneider


At one time, not too long in the past, it was considered social unacceptable for women to participate in sports. Society use to view women as weak and fragile beings that were discourage from participation in sports because the female athlete simply did not fit their view of a typical women. Although in some areas of the world women's participation in sports is still frowned upon, most modern countries now encourage and celebrate women in sports.

The problem with women in sports today is that, although it is now acceptable for women to participate in sports, there are also expectations as to what a female athlete should look like. For example, gymnastics, ballet, cross country, track and field, volleyball and swimming are popular sports for women to compete in but the attire for these events can be very unforgiving to a female's naturally curvier figure. The pressure that many female athletes feel to fit the expected image of an athlete in these sports is one of the reasons there has been a trend of women in sports to be prone to developing an eating disorder or something called the Female Athlete Triad.

The Female Athlete Triad is a medical condition is which a female athlete develops an eating disorder leading to amenorrhea, loss of the female menstrual cycle, and eventually osteoporosis, loss of bone density at an early age. This condition is becoming increasing recognized in the medical profession as a serious problem that can have dire consequences if not recognized and treated properly. The Female Athlete Triad is tricky to diagnose because many athletes will naturally lose weight and be thin do to their training. The thing to realize is that if a female athlete is not getting the proper nutrients they can severely harm their bodies. Athletes put more stress on their bones while they are training and competing. If athletes are not getting the correct amount of calories and nutrients then they can cause permanent damage to their skeletal system that can never be repaired. One of the most common side effects of the female athlete triad is the development of stress fractures, a small crack in a bone usually of the lower extremity.

The Female Athlete Triad is a serious problem in today's society. It is important that athletes, parents, coaches and health care professionals all work together to recognize this problem and get women the help they need before they do permanent damage to their bodies.