Female Athlete Triad: a systematized literature review on what is the current evidence for physiotherapy process in the treatment and management of Female Athlete Triad
Puhlov, Teele (2021)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021110719386
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021110719386
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The aim of this thesis is to increase knowledge about physiotherapy process in Female Athlete Triad. The objective of this thesis is to search for evidence for physiotherapy process in Female Athlete Triad using systematized literature review. The systematized literature review will focus on the following question: What is the current evidence for physiotherapy process in the treatment and management of Female Athlete Triad?
This thesis will provide an overview on what the evidence-based recommendations exist for physiotherapist process regarding Female Athlete Triad. This thesis could be used as educational material in the faculty of health and welfare to educate physiotherapy and or nursing students about the Female Athlete Triad syndrome and its potential negative health consequences
Despite the low level of evidence, the role of physiotherapy is manifold. Physiotherapists play a part in pre-seasonal examinations and evaluations, assessments of movement and strength, preventing injuries and rehabilitation of injuries. Physiotherapists provide their expertise in biomechanical analysis of basic movements and technique used by the athlete. They help modify training programs and give their own input for rest and recovery ratios. Physiotherapists refer their clients to other specialists for further counselling or for diagnosis if necessary.
The primary role of physiotherapists is in education and prevention together with other members of the multidisciplinary team. All members of the multidisciplinary team represent a unified front and work in unison to provide best possible care for the athlete.
This thesis will provide an overview on what the evidence-based recommendations exist for physiotherapist process regarding Female Athlete Triad. This thesis could be used as educational material in the faculty of health and welfare to educate physiotherapy and or nursing students about the Female Athlete Triad syndrome and its potential negative health consequences
Despite the low level of evidence, the role of physiotherapy is manifold. Physiotherapists play a part in pre-seasonal examinations and evaluations, assessments of movement and strength, preventing injuries and rehabilitation of injuries. Physiotherapists provide their expertise in biomechanical analysis of basic movements and technique used by the athlete. They help modify training programs and give their own input for rest and recovery ratios. Physiotherapists refer their clients to other specialists for further counselling or for diagnosis if necessary.
The primary role of physiotherapists is in education and prevention together with other members of the multidisciplinary team. All members of the multidisciplinary team represent a unified front and work in unison to provide best possible care for the athlete.