Low Energy Availability is Associated with Impaired Strength Gains in Adolescent Female Athletes During Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Low energy availability (LEA) is characterized by mismatch between energy intake and exercise energy expenditure. LEA is common in female athletes and can induce a catabolic physiologic state, reducing muscle protein synthesis. While emerging ...
Background:Low energy availability (LEA) is characterized by mismatch between energy intake and exercise energy expenditure. LEA is common in female athletes and can induce a catabolic physiologic state, reducing muscle protein synthesis. While emerging ...