Journal article
Beyond the medals: a cross-sectional study exploring retired elite female athletes’ health
Abstract
Objectives: Little is known about the impact of elite sport participation on long-term athlete health. We aimed to: (1) describe musculoskeletal, mental health, reproductive/endocrine and cardiovascular characteristics in retired elite female athletes and compare to the general population and (2) explore athletes' perceptions of their elite sport participation and its impact on health.
Methods: A 136-item online questionnaire was disseminated …
Authors
Thornton J; Rosen C; Davenport M; Mountjoy ML; Dorian P; Gouttebarge V; Breau B; Pila E; Reilly K; Yuan J
Journal
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, Vol. 9, No. 1,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
1 2023
DOI
10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001479
ISSN
2055-7647