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Athletes@Risk Program

Athletes@Risk® is a licensed preventive education program developed by Dr. Julia Alleyne, a medical director for Sport CARE, clinical professor of medicine at the University of Toronto and a Team Canada physician for the Winter 2010 and Summer 2008 Olympics. The program has been designed for female athletes who are at risk for developing the female athlete triad; three inter-related medical conditions of disordered eating, amenorrhea and osteoporosis.

Athletes@Risk® educates female athletes about:

  • health consequences of the triad
  • healthy eating habits
  • positive self-esteem and body image
  • safe training practices
  • stress management

Referral
Physician’s referral is required.

 

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Location and Contact Info

Location and Contact Info
Women's College Hospital
76 Grenville Street (view map)
10th floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1B2

Phone: 416-323-6479
Toll Free: 1-800-363-9353
Fax: 416-323-6487

Hours of Service
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Accessibility
This program is wheelchair-accessible.

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