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What Is The Female Athlete Triad? - Dr. Weber (VIDEO)

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Dr. Weber describes the female athlete triad.

Dr. Weber:
The female athlete triad is a triad, or three things, that affect women. It’s eating disorders, which is very common in females, amenorrhea or abnormal menses, and then, also osteoporosis or decreased bone density.

About Dr. Weber, M.D.:
Dr. Kathy Weber, the Director of Primary Care/Sports Medicine and Women's Sports Medicine at Rush University Medical Center, possesses a unique expertise with the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Weber received her M.D. from Rush Medical College in 1996 and subsequently completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Rush University Medical Center. After completing her residency, Dr. Weber was asked to remain at Rush for an additional year to assume the prestigious position of Chief Resident of Internal Medicine. She then completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of California Medical Center in San Diego.

Visit Dr. Weber at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

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