The master female triathlete

Abstract The world of triathlon has expanded to include all ages and both sexes. One of the largest growing age groups is the master female athlete. It is important for the physical therapist to understand the special needs of this population in order to adequately care for master female athletes so...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Physical therapy in sport 2016-11, Vol.22, p.123-128
1. Verfasser:	Loudon, Janice K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Age Factors Aging Athletes Athletic Injuries - rehabilitation Bicycling - physiology Biology Body fat Bone density Endurance event Exercise Female Females Humans Metabolism Multi-sport athlete Physical Endurance - physiology Physical fitness Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical therapy Physical Therapy Modalities Power Running - physiology Sports Medicine Sports training Swimming - physiology Triathlon Triathlons Weightlifting
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract The world of triathlon has expanded to include all ages and both sexes. One of the largest growing age groups is the master female athlete. It is important for the physical therapist to understand the special needs of this population in order to adequately care for master female athletes so they can participate at a high level and injury-free. Biology of aging, injury prevention and a suggested training program are presented in this Masterclass article.
ISSN:	1466-853X 1873-1600
DOI:	10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.07.010