Specific Populations of Female Athletes: Triad and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (Recorded Webinar)

Course overview

This course is one of several recordings from the Female Athlete Health Symposium, a previously hosted live, multi-lecture webinar event. In this session, the primary instructor is introduced by another instructor who also facilitates the Q&A portion. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from those of standard Medbridge courses. Female athletes, particularly those in tactical/occupational roles, flexibility sports (such as gymnastics and dance), and adaptive sports face unique physiological and psychological challenges that increase their risk for the female athlete triad and relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs). Despite growing awareness, a significant practice gap remains in the clinical understanding and management of REDs within these specialty populations. This presentation addresses this gap by equipping practitioners with clinically relevant knowledge on the prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of REDs. It introduces the IOC REDs CAT2 assessment tool and outlines evidence-based screening, prevention, and treatment strategies tailored to diverse female athlete groups, including flexibility athletes, tactical/occupational athletes, and female athletes participating in adaptive sports. The session is designed for sports medicine professionals, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and clinicians working in military, occupational, and performance sport settings. By the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to identify REDs indicators, apply assessment tools, and implement multidisciplinary care plans to optimize health and performance outcomes in these specialty populations of female athletes.