Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
RED-S is a condition that affects far more than performance — it can quietly undermine bone health, hormonal function and long-term wellbeing in athletes of any age or gender. Early recognition matters.
RED-S is a condition that affects far more than performance — it can quietly undermine bone health, hormonal function and long-term wellbeing in athletes of any age or gender. Early recognition matters.
Assessment in Collaboration with Multi-Disciplinary Team
REDs assessment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) can occur when dietary energy intake is insufficient for the combined demands of health, daily life and training. It affects athletes of any sex and body size and can impair bone health, menstrual or reproductive function, immunity, metabolism, cardiovascular health, mood, recovery and performance. Clues include recurrent bone stress or soft-tissue injuries, persistent fatigue, frequent illness, declining performance, menstrual change, reduced libido, gastrointestinal symptoms or an increasingly restrictive relationship with food or exercise. Assessment is confidential and considers medical history, training, nutrition, mental health, examination and targeted blood or bone investigations. Management is coordinated with an experienced sports dietitian and, where appropriate, psychology, physiotherapy, coaching and other specialists to restore energy availability safely while adjusting training according to clinical risk. This information is educational and does not replace an individual medical assessment.
Assessment in Collaboration with Multi-Disciplinary Team
REDs assessment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) can occur when dietary energy intake is insufficient for the combined demands of health, daily life and training. It affects athletes of any sex and body size and can impair bone health, menstrual or reproductive function, immunity, metabolism, cardiovascular health, mood, recovery and performance. Clues include recurrent bone stress or soft-tissue injuries, persistent fatigue, frequent illness, declining performance, menstrual change, reduced libido, gastrointestinal symptoms or an increasingly restrictive relationship with food or exercise. Assessment is confidential and considers medical history, training, nutrition, mental health, examination and targeted blood or bone investigations. Management is coordinated with an experienced sports dietitian and, where appropriate, psychology, physiotherapy, coaching and other specialists to restore energy availability safely while adjusting training according to clinical risk. This information is educational and does not replace an individual medical assessment.