Bone Health Considerations for the Adolescent Female Athlete

Purpose of Review Provide an update on bone health considerations for adolescent female athletes. Recent Findings This review explores multiple topics related to bone health in adolescent female athletes, including bone development, facilitators of and risks to bone health, assessment of bone health, and implications for poor bone health in this population. Summary Bone health has important implications for sports performance and overall wellness among adolescent female athletes. Recent studies support the benefits of approaching bone health in this population with an experienced multidisciplinary care team including medical, nutrition, and behavioral health providers. Given the increasing numbers of adolescent females participating in sports and the health benefits of these activities, ongoing research is needed to better articulate guidelines and recommendations for care to optimize bone health in this unique population.