Index to Chiropractic Literature
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ID 23162
  Title The female athlete triad: A case series and narrative overview [case report; review]
URL http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3845471/
Journal J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2013 Dec;57(4):316–326
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Peer Review Yes
Publication Type Case Report
Abstract/Notes
Objective: To illustrate the varying presentations of the female athlete triad and to inform the practitioner of the potential sequelae of this common condition.
 
Clinical Features: Four patients presented with a variety of signs and symptoms of the female athlete triad including low caloric intake, osteoporosis, amenorrhea and/or endothelial dysfunction.
 
Intervention and Outcome: A conservative treatment approach was utilized in each case including education on the female athlete triad, education on increased caloric intake and a referral to the family physician.
 
Conclusion: Health care practitioners should be aware of the different clinical presentations of the female athlete triad. A narrative review of the literature is provided to educate practitioners on the components of the female athlete triad, proper diagnosis and appropriate management.
Objectif: illustrer les différentes manifestations de la triade de l’athlète féminine et d’informer le praticien des séquelles potentielles de cette affection courante. 
 
Caractéristiques cliniques: quatre patients ont manifesté une variété de signes et de symptôms de la triade de l’athlète féminine, y compris un faible apport calorique, l’ostéoporose, l’aménorrhée ou une dysfunction endothéliale. 
 
Intervention et résultat: une approche de traitement conservateur a été utilisée dans chaque cas, y compris une formation sur la triade de l’athlète féminine, une formation sur l’augmentation de l’apport calorique et un renvoi au médecin de famille. 
 
Conclusion: les professionnels de la santé devraient connaître les différentes manifestations cliniques de la triade de l’athlète féminine. Un examen narratif de la documentation est offert pour renseigner les praticiens sur les composantes de la triade de l’athlète féminine, le bon diagnostic et la prise en charge appropriée. 
 
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