LTAD: The Female Athlete Perspective – Coach/Parent/Administrator Guide

The Female Athlete Perspective (PDF)

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury – korsbåndskade – Korsbåndsskade er en alvorlig kneskade som i stor grad rammer unge, aktive mennesker. Korsbåndsskade er minst tre ganger så hyppig hos kvinner som hos menn.

Patellofemoral joint (PFJ) injury – skade i patellofemoralleddet.

Skulderskader – idretter med repetitiv aktivitet over hodet som i svømming, håndball og volleyball fører ofte til kompenserende endringer i skuldermuskulaturen. Det vises for eksempel til at i tennis rapporterte 53% av kvinner om problemer på områder kun 29% av menn gjorde det samme.

Disordered eating / Loss of regular menstrual periods (amenorrhea and other menstrual irregularities) / Reduced bone mineral health (osteoporosis and stress fractures)

There is no question that regular participation in sport and physical activity promotes and maintains a healthy life. Compared to non-athletes, girls and women who play sports are healthier, perform better in school, are less likely to experience depression, develop a stronger sense of self, and use drugs, alcohol and cigarettes less frequently. But some female athletes struggle to balance the needs of their body with the energetic and psychological demands of their sport. For those who cannot reconcile this challenge, an early exit from sport, unreached potential and possible shattered life may result.