al., 2021 ). Ultimately, this results in more expensive, labor-intensive, and time-consuming study designs, which has traditionally been viewed as an inconvenience ( Bruinvels et al., 2017 ). Moreover, female athletes are more likely to experience nutritional issues, such as iron deficiency or low energy
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Methodology Review: A Protocol to Audit the Representation of Female Athletes in Sports Science and Sports Medicine Research
Ella S. Smith, Alannah K.A. McKay, Kathryn E. Ackerman, Rachel Harris, Kirsty J. Elliott-Sale, Trent Stellingwerff, and Louise M. Burke
Female Athlete Representation and Dietary Control Methods Among Studies Assessing Chronic Carbohydrate Approaches to Support Training
Megan A. Kuikman, Alannah K.A. McKay, Ella S. Smith, Kathryn E. Ackerman, Rachel Harris, Kirsty J. Elliott-Sale, Trent Stellingwerff, and Louise M. Burke
increasing awareness that research across various areas of sports science and medicine is predominantly conducted in male populations ( Cowley et al., 2021 ; Smith et al., 2022c ). This creates uncertainty around the application of the results to female athletes due to sex-based physiological, morphological
Effect of Menstrual Cycle Phase and Hormonal Contraceptives on Resting Metabolic Rate and Body Composition
Megan A. Kuikman, Alannah K.A. McKay, Clare Minahan, Rachel Harris, Kirsty J. Elliott-Sale, Trent Stellingwerff, Ella S. Smith, Rachel McCormick, Nicolin Tee, Jessica Skinner, Kathryn E. Ackerman, and Louise M. Burke
There is increasing awareness that sports nutrition guidelines are predominantly based on research that has been conducted in men and may not always be suitable or optimal for female athletes ( Costello et al., 2014 ; Kuikman, McKay, et al., 2023 ; Kuikman, Smith, et al., 2023 ; Smith et
Divergent Perspectives: Post-Title IX Sportkids’ Views of Female Athletes
Katie Sullivan Barak, Chelsea A. Kaunert, Vikki Krane, and Sally R. Ross
minimal coverage of women’s sport; highlighting female athletes’ appearance, femininity, and heterosexuality; consistently lower production quality of women’s sport coverage; and uninspired and lackluster coverage of women’s sport ( Fink, 2015 ; Musto et al., 2017 ). Perhaps most important to consider is
Does Supplemental Estrogen Improve Bone-Related Symptoms of Female Athlete Triad in Female Athletes? A Critically Appraised Topic
Elizabeth Hollenczer, Angelica Esposito, and Erin M. Moore
Clinical Scenario Female Athlete Triad (Triad) is defined as interconnected symptoms including low energy availability with or without an eating disorder, menstrual dysfunction ranging from oligomenorrhea to amenorrhea, and compromised bone mineral density (BMD). 1 , 2 This syndrome is
Female Athlete Sport Science Versus Applied Practice: Bridging the Gap
Richard J. Burden, Anita Biswas, and Anthony C. Hackney
The call to prioritize research in female athletes continues to grow louder, with researchers and innovators keenly rising to the challenge. A recent increase in female-specific research publications 1 and the continued growth of the “fem-tech” industry are signs of positive change. However, the
The Effects of Instruction Exercises on Performance and Kinetic Factors Associated With Lower-Extremity Injury in Landing After Volleyball Blocks
Anis Rostami, Amir Letafatkar, Alli Gokeler, and Mehdi Khaleghi Tazji
authors hypothesized that an EF of attention could improve performance and dynamic postural stability, but meanwhile decrease the GRF and the rate of loading (ROL) in landing after volleyball blocks of female athletes. Methods Study Design It was a pretest and posttest control study, which was done in a
Quadriceps Function and Athletic Performance in Highly Trained Female Athletes
Frederick J. Henderson, Wakana Sasakabe, Kuwano Satoshi, Norihiro Shima, and Yohei Shimokochi
to perform as before and at a higher risk of reinjury. 2 , 8 Quadriceps dysfunction is problematic especially in female athletes because (1) the rate of ACL injuries among female athletes is up to nearly 4 times higher than among male athletes in college sports 10 and (2) female athletes are
Female Athletes’ Experiences of Positive Growth Following Deselection in Sport
Kacey C. Neely, John G.H. Dunn, Tara-Leigh F. McHugh, and Nicholas L. Holt
be realized following a traumatic event ( Frazier, Conlon, & Glaser, 2001 ; Linley & Joseph, 2004 ; Meyerson, Grant, Carter, & Kilmer, 2011 ). The current study focused on Canadian female athletes who had been deselected from provincial teams during adolescence. Provincial teams are extremely
Hyponatraemia in Female Athletes
Dr Emma Derbyshire
Purpose of the Paper
Previous research has evaluated the prevalence and aetiology of hyponatraemia in athletes, particularly for ultra endurance events. However, few papers have focused specifically on the incidence and effects of hyponatraemia in female athletes. The aim of this paper was to review and collate previous research that has investigated hyponatraemia in female athletes and explain how excessive retention of free fluid may influence female performance and health status.
Design/Methodology/Approach
The most up-to-date and pertinent studies within the literature have been included and summated in this review.
Findings
The findings from this overview indicate that women participating in endurance events are particularly susceptible to developing hyponatraemia. It is important that women do not have depleted sodium concentrations prior to an athletic event, hypotonic fluid should not been consumed in excess and carbohydrate solutions (4-8g carbohydrate per 100ml fluid) should be consumed when women participate in intense exercise, lasting for longer than 1 hour. It is fundamentally important that up-to-date rehydration guidelines are imparted to active females and the dangers of over-ingesting fluid need to be emphasized within this vulnerable population.
Originality
This paper gives a concise, up-to-date overview on how hyponatraemia can affect female athletic performance and health status.
