Female Athlete Program at Stanford Children's Health Palo Alto, CA 94304

The Female Athlete Program at Stanford Children's Health, located in Palo Alto, California, is dedicated to providing top-ranked pediatric orthopedic care for young female athletes. Our team of experts, including sports medicine doctors, adolescent medicine doctors, physical therapists, and athletic trainers, understand the unique needs of female athletes and strive to provide the highest quality care.

Through education and early diagnosis, we aim to prevent injuries and promote overall health in young female athletes. Our comprehensive approach addresses a full range of sports-related conditions, with a focus on preventing the female athlete triad - a syndrome that includes disordered eating, amenorrhea, and low bone density.

Our pediatric sports medicine specialists discuss ways to keep female athletes healthy in a podcast series. We offer individualized dietary plans to optimize performance and prevent injuries, while also addressing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Amenorrhea, often caused by a combination of exercise and stress, can lead to estrogen deficiency and an increased risk of stress fractures. Our team provides expert diagnosis and management of concussions, as well as pre- and post-concussion neurocognitive testing to ensure a safe return to sports.

With a focus on preventing injuries and promoting overall health in young female athletes, the Female Athlete Program at Stanford Children's Health is committed to helping your future superstar reach their full potential.