DR SARA FORSYTHJan 3, 20213 minAdolescence: Critical years for bone healthPoor bone health is one of the many negative outcome of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). RED-S is caused by low energy...
DR SARA FORSYTHJan 2, 20214 minSleep: An athlete's ultimate recovery toolNormal human sleep comprises two main types—non-rapid eye movement sleep (non-REM) and REM sleep. Non-REM sleep is divided into three...
DR SARA FORSYTHAug 31, 20201 minRunning on Empty?Webinar and RED-S Pamphlet produced by Braeden Charlton and Dr. Sara Forsyth
DR SARA FORSYTHApr 3, 20202 minTraining and Staying HealthyDr. Sara Forsyth Sport & Exercise Medicine We know you don’t actually “catch a cold” from being cold but it is well established that one...
DR SARA FORSYTHMar 7, 20202 minRUNNING TIPS: KEEPING YOURSELF SAFEWe are advised not to run alone and not to run at night due to concerns around personal safety. Do you have a greater chance of being...
DR SARA FORSYTHMar 7, 20202 minRUNNING AND GAIT: IMPACT ON INJURY RISK AND EFFICIENCY Runners often wonder if they should change how they run. This is a complicated question, but if you’re dealing with a recurring injury,...
DR SARA FORSYTHAug 24, 20193 minThe Tired Athlete: An issue of UnderrecoveryTiredness is a common issue for dedicated athletes. Acute fatigue associated with training is normal and expected to settle with...
DR SARA FORSYTHApr 20, 20192 minOptimizing Bone Health in Young Athletes. Research consistently shows that low energy availability alters the neuroendocrine axis, resulting in menstrual dysfunction, low bone...
DR SARA FORSYTHFeb 23, 20192 minSports Endocrinology & PerformanceSports Endocrinology and the Gestalt Approach to Athlete Care Dr. Sara Forsyth Endocrinology is the study of the various glands...
DR SARA FORSYTHDec 8, 20184 minDo You Have A Cycle? Christine Fletcher, Head Coach Brite Coaching www.brite.coach Summer feels like yesterday and yet for those of you living in northern...
DR SARA FORSYTHDec 1, 20181 minWhat is Sport & Exercise MedicineWhat is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician? Sports Medicine doctors have special expertise in sports injuries but also in exercise...
DR SARA FORSYTHNov 14, 20182 minORTHOREXIAOrthorexia is the term for a condition that includes symptoms and concerning behaviour in a quest for the healthiest diet possible. ...
DR SARA FORSYTHOct 13, 20181 minKEEPING OUR FEMALE ATHLETES HEALTHY AND IN THE GAME!How we can optimally support our adolescent female runners? Adolescent girls drop out of organized sport at twice the rate of boys. This...
DR SARA FORSYTHSep 29, 20181 minEXERCISE DEPENDENCE: TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING?Exercise dependence is not yet an official diagnostic entity but steadily gaining attention. Signs of Exercise dependence: Impaired...
DR SARA FORSYTHSep 13, 20183 minTHE FEMALE ATHLETE TRIADLisa was told by her coach and peers that losing her monthly period was a “normal part of training hard”. She took this at face value...
DR SARA FORSYTHOct 27, 20172 minTHREE HEALTH CONCERNS FOR THE FEMALE ATHLETE It’s no secret that the female body requires different levels of energy and nutrients to meet the demands of sport. This is especially...