Considerations for the Adult Female Endurance Runner: A Survey Analysis

Conclusions: Participants demonstrated signs of low EA and menstrual dysfunction, 2 components of the FAT. Menstrual dysfunction may have occurred because of low EA or perimenopausal state. Health care professionals including physical therapists should examine these characteristics in adult endurance female runners as they may be at risk for developing the FAT.
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research