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The Victory Program Conference: Beyond the Game: Understanding Eating Disorders in Athletes

Beyond the Diagnosis: A Sports Medicine Approach to REDs

Katherine Caldwell, MD, CAQSM
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Description

Although Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) is becoming more commonly discussed, there is a significant lack of education and resources regarding how to actually manage and care for athletes. This presentation will dive in to diagnosis and management of patients with relative energy deficiency in sport. The focus on definition, diagnosis, screening, severity and clinical treatment strategies will provide practical strategies for treatment and maintenance of athletes with REDs.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Define Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)

  • Apply at least three clinical treatment strategies to athletes with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)

  • Diagnose Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) utilizing at least one evidence-based screening tool and grade severity

Educational Goal

The education goal of this workshop is to both increase awareness of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and review proper diagnosis, clinical treatment and maintenance of this condition.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Dietitian
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Nutritionist
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Katherine Caldwell, MD, CAQSM
Katherine Caldwell, MD, CAQSM is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics at Washington University in St. Louis. She is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as Sports Medicine. She is Director of the WashU Female Athlete Program, which is a multidisciplinary program intended to address the unique healthcare needs of female athletes.

Financially Sponsored By

  • McCallum Place