Related Conditions and Treatments
Amenorrhea
Condition
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Condition
An ACL injury occurs when the ACL tears, often as a result of cutting and pivoting during sports. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Overuse Injuries
Condition
Overuse injuries are sports-related microtraumas that result from repetitively using the same parts of the body.
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Condition
Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) happens when athletes do not get enough fuel through food to support the energy demands of their daily lives and training.
Learn more about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Sprains and Strains
Condition
Sprains are ligament injuries resulting from wrenching or twisting a joint. Strains are injuries to a muscle or tendon.
Stress Fractures
Condition
A stress fracture is a tiny crack that forms in the bone, usually as a result of overuse or repetitive, stress-bearing motions.
Torn Meniscus
Condition
A torn meniscus can happen during any activity in which the knee is compressed or forcefully twisted or rotated.