The Center for the Female Athlete

👏 🥇 Let's hear it for all the female athletes that competed on team USA!
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When it comes to young, female athletes, there’s a lot to consider. Training, performance, nutrition, mental health. At the Center for the Female Athlete, young female athletes have a place to be heard and to learn how to understand their bodies' unique needs and focus on the power they have to position themselves for total wellness!

We see patients ages starting at age 12 for a variety of conditions such as:
→ Nutritional concerns
→ Sport-specific injury prevention
→ Bone health and bone density testing
→ Risk assessment for the REDS female athlete triad
→ Mental health screening
→ Performance anxiety/body image issues

🌟 Are you ready to find out if the Center for the Female Athlete is right for you? Take our 1-minute quiz and schedule a 30-minute free, virtual consultation with one of our athletic trainers to find out! https://linktr.ee/thefemaleathlete

We love seeing mental heath conversations continue throughout the Olympics! Whether you are performing on the biggest stage in the world or your high school field, dealing with the pressure and stress of sports is a learned skill. That's why the Center for the Female Athlete exists at Dayton Children's Hospital! Check out this recent article featuring, Jamie Broz, manager and athletic trainer for the center. ⬇️
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How the Center for the Female Athlete helps young athletes overcome barriers DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — For athletes striving to achieve their ultimate dream, preparation and training leave no room for error. Many health topics are making an impact in the 2024 games, such as injuries and overtraining. But, one of the more important aspects being highlighted is mental health. 2 ...

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When it comes to young, female athletes, there’s a lot to consider. Training, performance, nutrition, mental health. At the Center for the Female Athlete, young female athletes have a place to be heard and to learn how to understand their bodies' unique needs and focus on the power they have to position themselves for total wellness!

We see patients ages starting at age 12 for a variety of conditions such as:
→ Nutritional concerns
→ Sport-specific injury prevention
→ Bone health and bone density testing
→ Risk assessment for the REDS female athlete triad
→ Mental health screening
→ Performance anxiety/body image issues

🌟 Are you ready to find out if the Center for the Female Athlete is right for you? Take our 1-minute quiz and schedule a 30-minute free, virtual consultation with one of our athletic trainers to find out! https://linktr.ee/thefemaleathlete

To 16-year old Ciara, swimming is more than just a sport, it has been a part of her life since before she could walk. When physical and mental challenges started to impact her participation in the sport she loved, the Center for the Female Athlete helped her get back to feeling her best in the pool.

With a chest wall deformity known as pectus excavatum which places pressure on her heart and lungs, swimming wasn’t always easy. She underwent surgery when she was 13 and has two titanium bars positioned within her chest to lift her sternum off of her lungs and heart.

After surgery, Ciara came to Dayton Children's Hospital for physical therapy, helping her gain strength. While the bars make sure Ciara’s heart and lungs are protected, they also present some challenges for her as a multi-sport athlete in swimming, track and cross-country.

On top of this, Ciara was struggling to manage the nutritional habits necessary for her high levels of physical activity. Between athletics and school, she also experienced stress and anxiety that took some of the fun out of sports. Ciara and her mom, Nicole, turned to the Center for the Female Athlete for help.

The center created a plan of care that focused on nutritional and mindfulness techniques to help manage feelings of stress before a meet. She’s learning proper breathing exercises and nutritional habits to keep her body strong and ready year-round.

Today, her resilience and dedication is shown in ripples with personal bests and podium finishes in swimming, cross-country and track. The center has helped Ciara take the stressors of being an athlete in stride!

Her mom, Nicole says, “It's so inspiring to witness such a positive change in Ciara. I am so proud that she values a healthy, fit and performance ready mind and body.”

Dive into her full story: https://bit.ly/3TmiSKs
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🌟 Are you ready to find out if the Center for the Female Athlete is right for you? Take our 1-minute quiz and schedule a 30-minute free, virtual consultation with one of our athletic trainers to find out by visiting: https://linktr.ee/thefemaleathlete

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We are having a great time this weekend at the Ohio High School Athletic Association girls basketball state tournament connecting with athletes and their families, plus spreading the word about the Center for the Female Athlete!



🌟 Are you ready to find out if the Center for the Female Ahtlete is right for you? Take our 30-second quiz now to find out and book a free virtual consult with our athlete trainers to learn more by visiting: https://linktr.ee/thefemaleathlete

Hey coaches and parents! 👋 Did you know the Center for the Female Athlete has a team of experts from sports medicine, nutrition and behavioral health available to come speak to your coaches, parents and/or athletes?

Sports programs teach kids more than just a sport – they learn life skills along the way too. They are under unique pressure as they manage school, sports and navigating young adulthood. Learning more about topics like behavioral health, injury prevention and nutrition can help an athlete be the best version of themselves.

Developed to treat female athletes holistically, The Center for the Female Athlete at Dayton Children’s focuses on total wellness and the unique situations that affect the female athlete!

🌟 Are you ready to find out if the Center for the Female Athlete is right for you? Take their 1-minute quiz and book a free, virtual consultation with one of their athletic trainers to find out! https://linktr.ee/thefemaleathlete

Food is fuel and female athletes can utilize nutrition as a training tool to nourish their mind and body in and out of sporting season!

Maria, registered dietician for the Center for the Female Athlete, helps each athlete understand their unique nutrition needs to help them maximize their nutrient and energy intake.

When athletes aren't taking in enough food or calories for the amount they are expending, an energy deficit can result in adverse health effects for the female body.

🌟 Are you ready to find out if the Center for the Female Athlete is right for you? Take our 1-minute quiz and schedule a 30-minute free, virtual consultation with one of our athletic trainers to find out! https://linktr.ee/thefemaleathlete

We’re having a great time at the OHSAA girls volleyball state tournament! Stop by to say hi and learn more about the Center for the Female Athlete!

If you missed us, take our 30-second quiz to see if the center is right for you and book your free consult online today by visiting: https://linktr.ee/thefemaleathlete

We had a great time celebrating Halloween with our patients and staff today! This year’s theme was children’s games and toys and we pulled off a classic game - monopoly! Check out our latest reel on Instagram to see our decorations!

We hope you and your family had a fun and safe Halloween!