Episode #4
Strong, Inside and Out I Episode 4: Understanding REDs in Athletes, with Laura Reece of WHSP Medical
Understanding REDs in Athletes, with Laura Reece of WHSP Medical Ashley Katzenback talks with Laura Reece, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, Director of Sports Nutrition at WHSP Medical, about REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) — a syndrome caused by chronic under-fueling that affects athletes of any gender, impacting bone health, hormones, GI function, and mental health. In this episode: What REDs is, and how it differs from the old "Female Athlete Triad" model Warning signs coaches and parents can actually spot: stress injuries, fatigue, performance plateaus, changes in demeanor Why under-fueling can look like it's "working" before performance declines A better way to ask an athlete about fueling than "are you eating enough?" REDs in dance, and the work of Project RED-D How WHSP Medical treats REDs through interdisciplinary, insurance-accepted care Links: WHSP Institute — Understanding REDs REDs Conceptual Model – Health (PDF) REDs Conceptual Model – Performance (PDF) Project RED-D WHSP Medical Hosted by Ashley Katzenback, PT, DPT, founder of Cape Concierge Physical Therapy . The Local Seen by Plymouth Area Community Access Television welcomes residents of Plymouth, Pembroke, Kingston, and Duxbury into our studio to produce their own show, podcast, or special to air on our community and YouTube channel. We provide production training and services as a platform for free and uncensored speech. The content herein does not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of The Local Seen's staff or Board of Directors. If you live or work in one of our four towns, and would like to produce your own content, email community@thelocalseen.media to get started! We'll see you on The Local Seen! www.thelocalseen.media
